The site of attachment of a muscle that does not move during contraction is identified as the
A)insertion.
B)tendon.
C)ligament.
D)origin.

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The site of attachment of a muscle that does not move during contraction is called the origin. The insertion is the site of attachment of the muscle that moves during contraction. Tendons attach muscles to bones, while ligaments attach bones to other bones.

The Site of Attachment of a Muscle That Does Not