Ordinarily, the Insertion of a Muscle

question 29

Multiple Choice

Ordinarily, the insertion of a muscle:
1) in a limb is proximal to the origin.
2) does not move when the muscle contracts.
3) is the movable point of attachment of a muscle.
4) attaches a muscle to a bone or skin.

• A) 1, 2, 3, 4
• B) 1, 2, 4 only
• C) 1, 3 only
• D) 3, 4 only

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Definitions:

Dx

Abbreviation for diagnosis, the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

TIS

An abbreviation for "Tumor In Situ," a term used in cancer diagnosis to describe a tumor that has not invaded neighboring tissues.

Intradermal

Pertaining to the administration of a substance into the dermis layer of the skin.

Biopsy

A medical test that involves the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.