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between the origin and insertion which is usually located proximally in
limbs ? - Answer -Origin
What happens during REVERSE MUSCLE ACTION? - Answer -specific
movements of the body the actions are reversed THEREFOR the
positions of the origin and insertion of a muscle are switched
What is a mechanical advantage using the example of a lever? - Answer
-if the load is closer to the fulcrum and the effort is farther from the
fulcrum only a small about of effort is needed to move the load
Bones serve as levers and joints serve as ________ for the lever Answer -fulcrum
Agonist (Prime Movers) _________ muscles while antagonist
____________ muscles - Answer -contract, relax
What are muscles that contract and stabilize the intermediate joints
called? - Answer -synergists
What is a group of skeletal muscles, their blood vessels, and nerves
called? - Answer -Compartment
Origin an insertion of the masseter - Answer -Origin = maxilla and
zygomatic arch
Insertion = angle and ramus of the mandible