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Anatomy and Physiology I

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In the context of anatomy and physiology, particularly within the chapter on The Muscular System, insertion refers to the point at which a muscle attaches to a bone, tendon, or other muscle that moves when the muscle contracts. It is typically located on the bone that moves most during the muscle's action.

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