Multiple Choice
In anatomy, what is the distal attachment point of a muscle called?
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Origin and Insertion
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In skeletal muscle anatomy, what structure primarily attaches muscle to bone?
A
Fascia
B
Ligament
C
Articular cartilage
D
Tendon
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Understand the role of each structure listed: Fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles and other organs, providing support and separation but not directly attaching muscle to bone.
Recognize that Ligaments connect bone to bone, stabilizing joints, but do not connect muscle to bone.
Know that Articular cartilage covers the ends of bones in joints to reduce friction and absorb shock, but it does not connect muscles to bones.
Identify that Tendons are strong, fibrous connective tissues that specifically attach muscle to bone, transmitting the force generated by muscle contraction to move the skeleton.
Conclude that the structure primarily responsible for attaching muscle to bone is the Tendon.
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