Muscle Attachments - Chp 10 Flashcards
1
Q
Tendons
A
attaches muscle to bone
2
Q
Aponeuroses
A
broad, flat, tendinous attachment
3
Q
Origin
A
more axial or fixed point of attachment
4
Q
Insertion
A
more appendicular or movable point of attachment
5
Q
Where does muscle action pull the insertion?
A
Muscle action pulls insertion toward the origin
6
Q
Do muscles pull or push?
A
A muscle can only pull, it cannot push
