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Insertion (anatomy)

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An insertion is the point at which a muscle attaches to the skin, a bone, or another muscle. The insertion attaches to the structure that will be moved by the contraction of the muscle. Insertions are usually connections of muslce via tendon to bone. [1]. The opposite end of the muscle is called the origin. K.P IS DRU-P

References

  1. Martini, Frederic (2001). Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 5th Ed. Prentice Hall. ISBN 0130172928. Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (help)

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