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Muscle Origin. Is the origin typically proximal/distal to the insertion when the body is in anatomical position? |
The place where the fixed end of the muscle attaches. Typically PROXIMAL to the insertion when the body is in anatomical position |
One end of most muscles is fixed, while the other end moves during a contraction |
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Muscle Insertion |
The site where the movable end attaches to another structure |
One end of most muscles is fixed, while the other end moves during a contraction |
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Muscle Action & Based on their function, muscles may be described as... (#3) |
When a muscle contacts,it produces a specific movement, or action. We describe actions in terms of movement at specific joints. 1) Agonists / Prime Movers 2) Antagonists 3) Synergists |
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