When a skeletal muscle is attached to two bones, the more movable of the bones is located where the muscle ends and is called the:
A) insertion.
B) action.
C) origin.
D) tendon.
A) insertion.
The insertion is where the muscle ends. The origin is where the muscle begins. The
action is the type of movement the muscle produces. The tendon attaches muscle to bone.
Health & Biomechanics
You might also like to view...
Select the combining form that means vagina
A. colp/o B. hyster/o C. oophor/o D. orchid/o
Health & Biomechanics
Image of a blood vessel produced using x-rays:?
A) angiogram B) angiography C) myelogram D) myelography
Health & Biomechanics
Which virus is an inflammation of the liver?
A) rhinovirus B) influenza virus C) conjunctivitis D) hepatitis A
Health & Biomechanics
Closed injuries include all but:
A) contusions. B) hematomas. C) crush. D) lacerations.
Health & Biomechanics