A muscle end attached to a less movable or relatively fixed part is called the
A)symphysis.
B)articulation.
C)origin.
D)insertion.

Question

A muscle end attached to a less movable or relatively fixed part is called the
A)symphysis.
B)articulation.
C)origin.
D)insertion.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The origin of a muscle is the point of attachment to a relatively fixed or less movable part of the skeleton. The insertion of a muscle is the point of attachment to the more movable part of the skeleton. Therefore, the muscle end attached to a less movable or relatively fixed part is called the origin.

A Muscle End Attached to a Less Movable or Relatively