Muscles named for Origin and Insertion Flashcards
Movements of skeletal muscles are made possible by 2 points of attachment. These are known as origin and insertion (some muscles are named for these points.)
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The Origin
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Where the muscle begins, located nearest to midline of the body or on less movable part of skeleton. Less movable attachment.
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The Insertion
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Where the muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon. More movable attachment, farthest point from midline of body. Distal
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