Asked by Kanyinsola Arowolo on Sep 23, 2024
Verified
Which of the following is NOT true of joint movements?
A) Most joints are flexed and abducted when the body is in anatomical position.
B) When a skeletal muscle contracts to move a joint, the insertion is pulled toward the origin.
C) In the upper and lower limbs, the origin is typically proximal to the insertion.
D) The more moveable end of a skeletal muscle is called its insertion.
E) All of these are true of joint movements.
Insertion
The point of attachment of a muscle tendon to the bone or other structure it moves.
Anatomical Position
The standard position in which an individual stands upright with feet together and arms to the side, with palms facing forward.
Flexed
The state of being bent or tensed, often referring to a muscle contraction that decreases the angle between bones at a joint.
- Describe general anatomical terms related to joint movements and their implications.
Verified Answer
Learning Objectives
- Describe general anatomical terms related to joint movements and their implications.
Related questions
Medial and Lateral Excursion Are Special Joint Movements That Involve ...
Moving the Parts of a Joint Farther Apart, So the ...
What Is the Correct Explanation of the Joint Movement Called ...
Which of the Following Joints Is/are Capable of Circumduction ...
Which of the Following Injuries Is Caused by an Overstretched ...