Multiple Choice
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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10. Muscles
Origin and Insertion
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Origin and Insertion
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The flexor carpi ulnaris is a muscle that adducts and flexes the hand at the wrist. The muscle attaches to both the humerus and the base of the 5th metacarpal. Based on the movement that this muscle performs, which attachment is the origin?
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The diagram below shows some of the muscles used for chewing. Using your knowledge of the bones, identify the insertion of the masseter.
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- Multiple ChoiceThe most common lever systems in the body are those that have the applied force between the fulcrum and the resistance. These are called __________ levers.1784views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements about second-class levers is correct?1834views
- Textbook Question
Levers make action more versatile by all of the following, except
(a) Changing the location of the muscle's insertion
(b) Changing the speed of movement produced by an applied force
(c) Changing the distance of movement produced by an applied force
(d) Changing the strength of an applied force
(e) Changing the direction of an applied force
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