Which muscle fits this description: a thick, tapering muscle running from the back of the scapula to the proximal anterior portion of the humerus? a. Serratus anterior b. Brachialis c. Latissimus dorsi d. Teres major e. Triceps brachii

Q: Which muscles extend the arm at the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint?

A: The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) is a ball and attachment joint between the scapula and the…

Q: A movement of the foot that turns the sole outward or laterally is called a. dorsiflexion. b.…

A: The striated skeletal muscles closely associated with the skeleton of the body are accountable for…

Q: 9. This (or these) muscles are involved with forceful exhalation: A. internal intercostal muscles B.…

A: Muscles of respiration are known as 'breathing pump muscles', .Those muscles which helps in…

Q: The two main muscles that point the toes are the _____.   A tibialis anterior and extensor…

A: Both the Soleus and Gastrocnemius muscles along with the Achilles tendon work to flex the ankle and…

Q: Describe the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the muscles of the thorax that move the…

A: The pectoral girdle which is also referred to as the shoulder girdle is part of the appendicular…

Q: All the following characteristics apply to the pectoralis minor muscle except: a. It draws scapula…

A: Muscles are contractile tissues. Muscles contract to bring about some movement. Based on their…

Q: When the left and right ________ contract, they flex the head and neck. a. sternocleidomastoid b.…

A: Muscle is a soft tissue that contains actin and myosin protein filament that are responsible for…

Q: Of the following, the muscle or group not originating from the calcaneus is the A. extensor…

A: Calcaneus is a bone of the tarsus of foot, which makes the heel. It is also known as heel bone. In…

Q: Describe the muscle groups that cause flexion andextension of the wrist.

A: To Explain: What is extension and flexion and the muscle groups that extend and flex the wrist.…

Q: Describe the muscles of the vertebral column and theactions they accomplish

A: Muscles are named based on their location as well as shape and are classified based on their…

Q: Explain why the adductor longus muscle is a more effective hip adductor than the pectineus?

A: Muscles are in the form of contractile fibres varying in lengths and form muscular tissue. The…

Q: . What steps might be taken to minimize atrophy of theskeletal muscles in patients confined to bed…

A: The soft tissue-like structure found in the majority of the animals including human beings is known…

Q: What is the origin of the wrist flexors? a. the lateral epicondyle of the humerus b. the medial…

A: The forearm is linked to the hand by a complex joint called the wrist. For moving the wrist, five…

Q: Which muscle contracts in the tension reflex? a. all muscles contract at the same time in this…

A: Reflex is a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a stimulus. The stimulus can be anything…

Q: Match the muscles to their descriptions and functions.(1) buccinator A. inserted on coronoid process…

A: All muscle tissue is composed of muscle fibers which are really muscle cells.There are three types…

Q: What is the combined action of the suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles?

A: Suprahyoid muscles are anatomically inserted superiorly on the hyoid bone where infrahyoid muscles…

Q: Name the seven muscles that attach the scapula to thethorax. What muscles attach the arm to the…

A: The scapula is the bone present at the shoulder. It is also known as the shoulder bone. The muscles…

Q: What muscle is primarily involved in pushing the thigh down when climbing stairs?

A: Muscles are the soft tissue that has filaments to change its shape and length. The filaments present…

Q: What muscles are responsible for the ribcage to lift upwards?

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Q: After an intensive workout, George felt especially sore in his posterior arm regions. What…

A: Performing various physical excercises repeatedly cause lactose accumulation in the body leading to…

Q: Name the muscle/s involved in the following actions. b) Muscle of the back 1. Superficial muscle…

A: The muscular organ system consists of smooth, skeletal, and cardiac muscles. It allows body…

Q: Which of the following does NOT have striated muscles? a. abdomen  b. arm c. hamstring d. liver

A: Answers Which of the following does NOT have striated muscles??  Option d) Liver

Q: The thick, bandlike muscle of chewing that covers much of the ramus of the mandible is the: a.…

A: The process of breakdown of large food molecules into smaller molecules so that they can be digested…

Q: Select all the knee ligaments that are deep to the articular capsule, and prevent anterior and…

A: A ligament is a type of connective tissue that joins two bone or cartilage and holds them together…

Q: 2 3 A. latissmus dorsi B. gluteus maximus v2 C. triceps brachii D. deltoid 4 E. trapezoid

A: given is the posterior portion of the different muscles in the body . muscles are cells which helps…

Q: What is the name of the muscle indicated by the arrow, and what is its insertion?

A: Muscle is a soft tissue found in most animals. Muscle cells contain protein filaments of actin and…

Q: Match the muscles that are antagonistic in their actions to the muscles listed. Deltoid (anterior…

A: Introduction The musculoskeletal system comprises bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and soft…

Q: what muscle is deep to the rectus abdominis? which muscle is lateral to the pectoralis major?  Is…

A: 1. Four abdominal muscles form the anterior and lateral abdominal wall. They are the external…

Q: Which of the following muscles elevate the ribs during inhalation? Check all that apply. A.…

A: The process which involves taking in oxygen and releasing out carbon dioxide is called respiration.…

Q: What is the largest muscle in the lower leg?a. soleusb. gastrocnemiusc. tibialis anteriord. tibialis…

A: Lower leg contains major muscles namely soleus, gastrocnemius, anterior and posterior tibialis and…

Q: Which of the hamstring muscles is most prone to injury and what is one potential explanation?

A: The hamstring muscles comprise the muscle group and associated tendons at the back of the upper leg…

Q: Which muscles stabilize the pectoral girdle?a. axial and scapular

A: The appendicular skeleton incorporates the entirety of the appendage bones, in addition to the bones…

Q: Describe how each of the four muscles of mastication affects mandibular movement.

A: The head of the human body is composed of two major muscle groups, including the muscles of facial…

Q: (a) What muscles develop from the embryonic structures called somitomeres? (b) What are the major…

A: Answer: Introduction: a) Production starts as paraxial mesoderm cells arranged into spirals of cells…

Q: Which of the following bones is attached to the muscle labeled "A"?

A: The muscles which are attached to the bones in figure labelled A is option D i.e. Humerus

Q: Frank uses improper body position to lift a heavy box and strains the muscles in his lumbar region.…

A: Please follow step 2 for detailed explanation.

Q: Describe the functions of the pelvic floor muscles.

A: The pelvic floor is a funnel-shaped structure. The pelvic floor muscles refer to the muscles at the…

Anatomical Position

Anatomical position refers to the position in which an individual faces forward with their upper limbs stretched to both sides with palms facing forward. The standard anatomical position of the body is used to reference other anatomical aspects of the body.