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How do a muscle's origin and insertion differ?

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Answer:

The muscle's origin is proximal and the muscle insertion is distal.

Step-by-step explanation:

The muscle is attached to bone by the tendons. The muscle contraction helps in the movement of the body.

The muscle origin site does not move during contraction whereas the insertion site moves when muscle contracts. The origin point of the muscle is proximal. The insertion site of the muscle is distal.

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