Which of the following terms refers to the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does not move when the muscle contracts?

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The origin is the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does not move when the muscle contracts. Insertion is the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does move when the muscle contracts. An intrinsic muscle is a muscle that has an origin and insertion located in the same body region. An extrinsic muscle is a muscle that has an origin located in a different body region than its insertion.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to the Attachment of a Muscle