muscle origin/ insertion Flashcards

1
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Origin

A

Fixed attachment point

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2
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Insertion

A

Moveable attachment point

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3
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Movement

A

Muscle contracts, insertion point> origin point = movement

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4
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Movement Examples

A

Bicep Brachii contracts - insertion: forearm > towards origin :shoulder

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