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Why do muscles need both an origin and an insertion point to properly function?

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Answer: The origin and insertion points of skeletal muscles allow force to be exerted that allows movement of the skeleton. Skeletal movement is a form of lever mechanics with the position of origin and insertion of the muscle allowing for differences in force, velocity, and directional

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