Ep 357 - What's Wrong with Origin/Insertion with Dr. Joe Muscolino

Origin/insertion terminology creates a rigidity in thinking that can obscure the simplicity of muscle function. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren are joined by Dr. Joe Muscolino to discuss his article in the May/June 2023 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine regarding origin/insertion and joint action terminology and why the more Dr. Joe has taught, the more he has come to dislike some of the foundational kinesiology terminologies.

Resources:

“What’s Wrong with Origin/Insertion and Joint Action Terminology?,” by Dr. Joe Muscolino, Massage & Bodywork magazine, May/June 2023, page 36.

A 3-D image of the muscles origin and insertion points along the upper arm.
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    Darren Buford

    Darren Buford is senior director of communications for ABMP. He is editor in chief of Massage & Bodywork magazine and has worked for ABMP for 24 years and been involved in journalism at the association, trade, and consumer levels for 26 years. He has served as board member and president of the Western Publishing Association, as well as board member for Association Media & Publishing. Contact him at [email protected].