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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

10. Muscles

Origin and Insertion

Anatomy & Physiology

10. Muscles

Origin and Insertion

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True or False: if false, choose the answer that best corrects the statement.

During a muscle contraction, the origin moves towards the insertion.

True.

False, the insertion moves towards the origin during contraction.

False, both the origin and the insertion move during contraction.

False, neither the origin nor the insertion moves during contraction.

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Understand the terms 'origin' and 'insertion': In muscle anatomy, the 'origin' is the fixed attachment, while the 'insertion' is the movable attachment.

Recognize the process of muscle contraction: During contraction, the muscle fibers shorten, pulling the insertion towards the origin.

Evaluate the statement: 'During a muscle contraction, the origin moves towards the insertion.'

Determine the accuracy of the statement: Since the insertion moves towards the origin, the statement is false.

Identify the correct correction: The correct statement is 'False, the insertion moves towards the origin during contraction.'

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True or False: if false, choose the answer that best corrects the statement.During a muscle contraction, the origin moves towards the insertion.

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True or False: if false, choose the answer that best corrects the statement.

During a muscle contraction, the origin moves towards the insertion.