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What is considered to be the origin of muscles?


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Origin of muscles:

  1. The origin and insertion of a muscle are the two ends of the muscle that adhere to the bone.
  2. The end of the muscle closest to the torso is referred to as origin of muscles.
  3. The attachment of a muscle to a more sturdy bone is referred to as the insertion of muscles.
  4. Tendon connects the muscle to the bone at these sites.
  5. The bicep muscle, for example, has its origin in the shoulder.
  6. The proportional degree of movement distinguishes muscle origins from muscular insertions.

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