Origin & Insertion Flashcards
1
Q
Insertion
A
The end of the muscle attaching to the FREELY MOVING BONE of it’s joint
It is the point of attachment ova skeletal muscle to the one or other body part that it moves
2
Q
The end of the muscle attaching to the relatively fixed bone
Insertion OR Origin?
A
Origin
3
Q
The end of the muscle attaching to the FREELY MOVING bone of it’s joint
A
Insertion
4
Q
Origin
A
The end of the muscle attaching to the FIXED BONE of the joint
The point of attachment of a muscle remains relatively FIXED during contractions
