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Yes! It originates at the sternum, and the medial portion of the clavicle, and inserts into the mastoid process.
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Define Origin and insertion?
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
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..
During muscle contraction the moves toward the?
the insertion moves toward the origin
What bone are attached to the sternocleidomastoid?
The sternocleidomastoid is a muscle that connects to your sternum, and the mastoid process.
Has the origin on the iliac crest and the insertion on rib 12 and l1 to l4 vertebra?
Quadratus lumborum
What are some examples of muscles named for their origin and insertion?
Subscapularis, tibialis, subclavius, sternocostalis, iliacus
Why is the sternocleidomastoid named differently in the pig than human anatomy?
It is given the name sternocleidomastoid because it originates at the manubrium of the sternum (sterno-) and the clavicle (cleido-), and has an insertion at the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull.
What is the origin for the sternocleidomastoid?
the mastoid process
The sternocleidomastoid muscle was named because of its?
Location
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 muscle has its origin on the manubrium of the sternum?
Internal oblique
What is the difference between tendons of insertion and tendons of origin?
difference between the origin bendon and the insertion tendon
What are the seven criteria that are used in naming muscles and give examples?
Direction- Rectus abdominis Size- Gluteus Maximus Shape- Deltoid Action- Flexor Carpi Radialis Number of Origins- Biceps Brachii Location- Temporalis Origin and Insertion-sternocleidomastoid
Is the origin or the insertion more movable attachment?
the insertion is more moveable.
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.
