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

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Anatomical Terms for Body Regions

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Anatomical Terms for Body Regions

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Multiple Choice

In anatomical terminology, the proximal attachment point of a muscle is referred to as the:

belly

origin

insertion

aponeurosis

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Step 1: Understand the anatomical terminology related to muscle attachments. Muscles typically have two attachment points: the origin and the insertion.

Step 2: Define the term 'origin.' The origin is the proximal (closer to the center of the body) attachment point of a muscle, which remains relatively stationary during muscle contraction.

Step 3: Define the term 'insertion.' The insertion is the distal (farther from the center of the body) attachment point of a muscle, which moves during muscle contraction.

Step 4: Clarify the term 'belly.' The belly of a muscle refers to the central, fleshy part of the muscle, not an attachment point.

Step 5: Explain the term 'aponeurosis.' An aponeurosis is a flat, sheet-like tendon that connects muscles to bones or other structures, but it is not specifically the proximal attachment point of a muscle.