INSERTION

insertion. Insertion, n. the act of inserting, a thing inserted

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In‐ser″tion (?), n. [[L. insertio: cf. F. insertion. See Insert.]] 1. 1. The act of inserting; as, the insertion of scions in stocks; the insertion of words or passages in writings.
2. 2. The condition or mode of being inserted or attached; as, the insertion of stamens in a calyx.
3. 3. That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric.
4. 4. (Anat.) The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to the part to be moved; — in contradistinction to its origin.
Epigynous insertion (Bot.), the insertion of stamens upon the ovary. — Hypogynous insertion (Bot.), insertion beneath the ovary.