- Define the principles of "origin" and "insertion". Define each term and their function. (10 points)
- Choose one of the following bones: femur, humerus, scapula, or tibia. Review the diagrams of bones in Chapter 6 and describe in 5-7 sentences the anatomical features of the bone you have chosen. (10 points)
- Then, go to Chapter 7 and find the bone you chose in the tables that start on page 208 (Tables 7.12 – 7.18). These tables show which bones each muscle is attached to. Look for the bone you chose in the columns marked origin and insertion. There you should find the muscles that are associated with your particular bone. Be sure to look through all of the tables. Please list and discuss the muscles that attach to your bone. Include a description of the origin and insertion points, along with the actions the muscles attached to this bone perform. Does this bone or the muscles attached to it interact with any other bones or muscles? (20 points)
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