Biology, asked by mamtaguleria47691, 1 year ago

What is the meaning of origin and insertion in anatomy?

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Answered by RubiiPatel

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The origin is the attachment site that doesn't move during contraction, while the insertion is the attachment site that does move when the muscle contracts.

The insertion is usually distal, or further away, while the origin is proximal, or closer to the body, relative to the insertion.

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