Select from the following terms related to muscles to match the definitions.

-Movement toward the midline of the body
A)abduction
B)adduction
C)extension
D)fascia
E)flexion
F)insertion of a muscle
G)origin of a muscle
H)plantar flexion
I)pronation
J)rotation
K)skeletal muscle
L)supination
M)visceral muscle

Question

Select from the following terms related to muscles to match the definitions.

-Movement toward the midline of the body
A)abduction
B)adduction
C)extension
D)fascia
E)flexion
F)insertion of a muscle
G)origin of a muscle
H)plantar flexion
I)pronation
J)rotation
K)skeletal muscle
L)supination
M)visceral muscle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adduction refers to movement toward the midline of the body.

Answer: F
 The insertion of a muscle refers to the point where it attaches to the bone that moves when the muscle contracts.

Answer: G
 The origin of a muscle refers to the point where it attaches to the bone that does not move when the muscle contracts.

Answer: K
 Skeletal muscles are attached to bones, allowing for voluntary movement.

Answer: M
 Visceral muscles are found within organs and are responsible for involuntary movements, such as the contractions of the digestive tract.

(Note: None of the other terms in the list match the given definition.)

Select from the Following Terms Related to Muscles to Match