answersLogoWhite

0

Ligaments attach bone to bone. Tendons attach muscles to bone.

No, the origin is the attachment of a muscle to a stationary bone. You may have commonly heard of this as a "fixed end".

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the immovable part of muscle bundles?

The immovable part of muscle bundles is called the origin. This point is where the muscle attaches to a stationary bone or structure, providing a stable anchor during muscle contraction. In contrast, the other end of the muscle, known as the insertion, attaches to a movable bone, allowing for movement when the muscle contracts.


What is the attachment to the stationary bone?

Alright, now that the riff-raff is outta the way - Origin is the attachment of a muscle (tendon) that is stationary. Insertion is at the other end of the muscle that is attached to a movable bone, also with a tendon. Hoped that helps.


What is the stationary end when a muscle contracts?

A muscle attaches to a bone at two points the origin and insertion. The origin is the immovable (stationary) point. The insertion is the movable point. The insertion always moves towards the origin.Fibrous joint? The definition: consists of two bones that are united by fibrous tissue and exhibit little or no movement.


The point of attachment of a muscle by means of a tendon to the stationary bone is called?

The point of attachment of a muscle by means of a tendon to the stationary bone is called the origin.


What is theThe point at which a muscle is anchored to an immovable part of the body such as a bone?

The point at which a muscle is anchored to an immovable part of the body, such as a bone, is called the origin. The origin serves as a stable attachment point, allowing the muscle to exert force when it contracts. In contrast, the other end of the muscle, where it attaches to a movable part, is known as the insertion.


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).


Which attachment usually stays stationary during contraction?

During muscle contraction, the origin of the muscle typically stays stationary. The origin is the fixed attachment point of the muscle, while the insertion, which is the point that moves, is pulled toward the origin. This action allows for the effective movement of bones and joints during contraction.


What is the relationship between origin insertion and action of the skeletal muscles?

The end of the muscle that is attached to the stationary bone is the point of origin. The muscle end that is attached to the moving bone is the point of insertion, and the action is what the muscle actually does.


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 is the relatively fixed point of a muscle's attatchment to a bone called?

The relatively fixed point of a muscle's attachment to a bone is called the origin. It is typically located closer to the body's midline and usually remains stationary during muscle contraction.


What muscle attaches to the external occipital protuberance?

The muscle that attaches to the external occipital protuberance is the trapezius muscle. This large, triangular muscle extends from the back of the skull and the cervical and thoracic vertebrae down to the spine of the scapula. Its upper fibers are particularly responsible for elevating the shoulder blades and extending the neck. Additionally, this attachment point plays a role in head and neck movement.