Question

Which of the following is the movable part of muscles?

• A. Belly
• B. Origin
• C. Insertion
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Insertion

Muscles are attached to the bones by tendons. The insertion is the point of attachment. It is that part of the body which acts as the distal end of the attachment of a muscle to a bone. The insertion has the ability to be moved by the muscle. So, the correct answer is option C.