What does the term “origin” refer to in the musculoskeletal system?

The point of attachment of a muscle to the “moveable” bone
The line that separates the shaft from the end of a long bone
The point of attachment of a muscle to the “stationary” bone
The end of a long bone
The point of attachment of a muscle to the “stationary” bone  Muscles are said to “originate” on the bone that does not move when that muscle contracts and to insert on the bone that does flex or extend when the muscle contracts.

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Which of the following is the smallest unit in a muscle?
A. Muscle fibre
B. Myosin
C. Fasciculus
D. Myofibril
What structures attach a muscle to a bone?
A. A tendon
B. A fasciculus
C. A sarcomere
D. An internal intercostal
Which muscle is located on the posterior part of the forearm?
A. Flexor digitorum superficialis
B. Flexor digitorum profundus
C. Extensor digitorum
D. Triceps brachii
Which of the following muscles is NOT named after its location in the body?
A. Deltoid
B. Extensor carpi ulnaris
C. Rectus abdominis
D. Biceps femoris
Which of the following muscles IS named after its location in the body?
A. Sartorius
B. Triceps brachii
C. Soleus
D. Trapezius
Which is the correct equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?
A. Glucose + lactic acid โ†’ carbon dioxide + water
B. Glucose โ†’ lactic acid + carbon dioxide
C. Glucose โ†’ lactic acid + (little energy)
D. Glucoseโ†’ lactic acid
The part of a skeletal muscle cell that is able to contract is called
A. Sarcoplasm
B. Sarcolemma
C. Sarcomere
D. Sarcoplasmic reticulum

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