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Muscle Contraction: Which Part Moves the Least? Origin vs. Insertion

Chapter 11, Problem 4

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QUESTION:

Which is moved the least during muscle contraction?

a. the origin

b. the insertion

c. the ligaments

d. the joints

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QUESTION:

Which is moved the least during muscle contraction?

a. the origin

b. the insertion

c. the ligaments

d. the joints

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The muscular system of the body is composed entirely of muscle cells. There are three distinct categories of muscle cells, namely, the cardiac muscles, the skeletal muscles, and the smooth muscles. Each of them has its characteristic structure and function.

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Uncover the fundamentals of human muscle contraction and anatomy in this lesson. Highlighting the distinct roles of muscle origin and insertion we clarify their functions in movement. Learn why the muscle origin is the cornerstone of stability during contraction anchoring our body mechanics.


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