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origin is where the muscle stars (generally the proximal attachment or in some cases medial)

insertions is where the muscle ends (generally the distal or lateral attachment)

for example the origin of the bicep would be the shoulder while the insertion is the elbow

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What is the difference between a skeletal muscle's origin and its insertion?

the position at which the end of the muscles is attached by means of a tendon to a movable bone whereas insertion is the attachment of muscles to the movable bone.. also origin is generally closer to the mid line of the body whereas insertion is farther away..


What happens to the origin and insertion of a muscle during contraction?

During muscle contraction, the origin (the attachment point of the muscle that remains relatively fixed) and the insertion (the attachment point of the muscle that moves) move closer together. This results in the muscle shortening and causing movement at the joint.


The less movable attachment point of a muscle is called the?

The less movable attachment point of a muscle is called the origin. This is typically the point of attachment that remains relatively fixed during muscle contraction, while the other end, known as the insertion, moves towards the origin.


What is the origin and insertion of the biceps tendon in the human body?

The biceps tendon originates from the scapula (shoulder blade) and inserts into the radius bone in the forearm.


What are the points of attachment for muscles in the human body?

Muscles in the human body attach to bones at specific points called insertion and origin points. Insertion points are where muscles attach to bones and move during contraction, while origin points are where muscles attach to stationary bones. These attachment points allow muscles to create movement and perform various functions in the body.

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Name the two points of attachment for the skeletal muscle?

The two attachment points are the origin and insertion. The origin is the immovable (or slightly moveable point. The insertion is the movable point. The insertion always moves towards the origin.


What is the difference between tendons of insertion and tendons of origin?

difference between the origin bendon and the insertion tendon


Is the origin or the insertion more movable attachment?

the insertion is more moveable.


What is reverse origin and insersion?

Reverse origin and insertion refers to the changing of the attachment points of a muscle. When the origin and insertion of a muscle are reversed, the muscle's previous insertion point now becomes the origin, and vice versa. This can have an impact on the muscle's function and movement.


What is the opposite origin of a muscle?

Insertion


What is the fixed end of a muscle close near the origin or insertion?

Origin is relatively fixed, while the insertion moves in most cases


What muscle is the lesser moving part?

There are two points of attachment for a (skeletal) muscle, the origin and the insertion. The origin is the immovable (or slightly movable) part. The insertion moves towards the origin.


A hinge joint origin or insertion?

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What does origin and insertion of the muscles mean?

The origin is the immovable end, while insertion is the movable end.Some muscles have more than one origin, like the biceps brachii. The insertion of the biceps brachii is attached to the radius of your forearm while the origins are located on your scapula.


Is there any 2 muscle which has origin but no insertion?

The tongue and the Penis do not have any insertion points that i am aware of.


Where does the muscle attach to the bone?

Where a muscle attaches to a bone is at the origin and insertion points. The origin is the immovable (or slightly moveable) attachment point and the the insertion is the movable attachment point. During contraction the insertion moves towards the origin. HOW a muscle attaches to a bone is through tendons.


What is the difference between the origin and the insertion of the muscle?

The origin of a muscle is where the muscle starts ("the starting point"). The insertion of a muscle is where the muscle ends ("the ending point"). Also, the insertion of the muscle is what moves a lot (contrary of the origin where the muscle mostly stays stationary).