Select from the following terms related to muscles to match the definitions.

-Circular movement around a central point (axis)
A)abduction
B)adduction
C)extension
D)fascia
E)flexion
F)insertion of a muscle
G)origin of a muscle
H)plantar flexion
I)pronation
J)rotation
K)skeletal muscle
L)supination
M)visceral muscle

Question

Select from the following terms related to muscles to match the definitions.

-Circular movement around a central point (axis)
A)abduction
B)adduction
C)extension
D)fascia
E)flexion
F)insertion of a muscle
G)origin of a muscle
H)plantar flexion
I)pronation
J)rotation
K)skeletal muscle
L)supination
M)visceral muscle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rotation refers to a circular movement around a central axis.

Answer: F
 The insertion of a muscle refers to the attachment point where the muscle attaches to the bone that moves when the muscle contracts.

Answer: G 
 The origin of a muscle refers to the attachment point where the muscle attaches to the stationary bone during movement.

Answer: K 
 Skeletal muscle is a type of muscle that is attached to bones and enables movement of the body.

Answer: M 
 Visceral muscles are smooth muscles found in the walls of organs and blood vessels.

Note: The other terms listed are also related to muscles, but they do not match the given definitions.

Select from the Following Terms Related to Muscles to Match