Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Connection of a muscle to a bone that moves
A)adduction
B)aduction
C)dorsiflexion
D)extension
E)fascia
F)flexion
G)insertion of a muscle
H)origin of a muscle
I)plantar flexion
J)pronation
K)rotation
L)skeletal muscle
M)supination
N)visceral muscle

Question

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Insertion of a muscle refers to the point where the muscle attaches to the bone that moves.

Answer: H
 Origin of a muscle refers to the point where the muscle attaches to the stationary bone.

Answer: L
 Skeletal muscle refers to voluntary muscles that attach to bones and are responsible for movement.

Answer: N
 Visceral muscle refers to involuntary muscles that make up the walls of internal organs and blood vessels.

Answer: A
 Adduction refers to movement towards the midline of the body.

Answer: B
 Abduction refers to movement away from the midline of the body.

Answer: C
 Dorsiflexion refers to movement of the foot and ankle towards the shin.

Answer: D
 Extension refers to movement that increases the angle between two body parts.

Answer: E
 Fascia refers to a layer of connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles and other organs.

Answer: F
 Flexion refers to movement that decreases the angle between two body parts.

Answer: I
 Plantar flexion refers to movement of the foot and ankle away from the shin.

Answer: J
 Pronation refers to rotation of the forearm so that the palm is facing downwards.

Answer: K
 Rotation refers to movement around an axis or pivot point.

Note: Some of the answer choices were misspelled. The correct spellings are abduction and supination.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings