What's Wrong with ORIGIN/INSERTION and Joint Action Terminology?

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Title: What's Wrong with ORIGIN/INSERTION and Joint Action Terminology?
Authors: Muscolino, Joe
Source: Massage & Bodywork; May/Jun2023, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p37-45, 9p
Subject Terms: SKELETAL muscle physiology, HIP joint physiology, STRETCH (Physiology), MUSCLE contraction, RANGE of motion of joints, ELBOW joint, ABDOMINAL muscles, VERTEBRAE, BODY movement, POSTURE, PELVIC bones, BIOMECHANICS, KINESIOLOGY, KINEMATICS
Abstract: The article focuses on the author's critique of the traditional kinesiology terminologies used to describe muscle attachments and actions. Topics discussed include the author's belief that muscles do not differentiate between their attachments and that the terms "proximal" and "distal" would be more appropriate descriptors.
Database: Supplemental Index
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ISSN:15448827
Published in:Massage & Bodywork
Language:English