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10. Muscles

Origin and Insertion

10. Muscles

Origin and Insertion

Activity
Superficial muscles of the body: Anterior view, part 2
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Textbook Question
What three functions are accomplished by the muscles of the pelvic floor?
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The insertion of the supraspinatus muscle is on the:
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In terms of origin and insertion, where is the origin of the frontalis muscle (frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis)?
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In anatomical terminology, what is the term for a muscle’s attachment to the movable bone?
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In human anatomy, what is the insertion of the brachioradialis muscle?
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A skeletal muscle is most commonly attached to bone by which structure?
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In skeletal muscle anatomy, what structure primarily attaches muscle to bone?
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How are skeletal muscles attached to bones?
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Which of the following best describes the origin of the deltoid muscle?
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Which phrase most accurately describes a muscle’s insertion?
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In the context of muscle attachments (origin and insertion), what structure connects a skeletal muscle to a bone?
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In human anatomy, which set of bony landmarks are the origins of the deltoid muscle?
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Which of the following muscles aids inspiration by lifting the first two ribs?
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Textbook Question
Assume you have a 10-lb weight in your right hand. Explain why it is easier to flex the right elbow when your forearm is supinated than when it is pronated.