Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

9. Muscle Tissue

Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

9. Muscle Tissue

Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the origin of a muscle?

The fixed attachment point of the muscle to a bone

The movable attachment point of the muscle to a bone

The nerve that stimulates the muscle to contract

The central region of the muscle where contraction occurs

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Understand the term 'origin' in the context of muscle anatomy. The origin of a muscle refers to the fixed attachment point of the muscle to a bone, which does not move during contraction.

Contrast the term 'origin' with 'insertion.' The insertion is the movable attachment point of the muscle to a bone, which moves when the muscle contracts.

Eliminate incorrect options by analyzing their definitions. For example, the nerve that stimulates the muscle to contract is not related to the anatomical definition of 'origin,' and the central region of the muscle where contraction occurs refers to the muscle belly, not the origin.

Focus on the correct definition: The origin is the fixed attachment point of the muscle to a bone, which serves as the anchor during muscle contraction.

Review examples of muscle origins in the body, such as the biceps brachii, which originates from the scapula, to solidify understanding of the concept.