Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN: 9780134580999

Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher: PEARSON

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Muscle Action

A change in the body or a bodily organ as a result of its functioning is referred to as an action. Muscle action can be defined as the specific movement of a bodily part generated by the contraction of a muscle. The muscle proteins actin and myosin are t…

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As Kendra's coach watched her sail over the high jump bar, he contracted his right orbicularis oculi muscle, raised his arm, and contracted his opponens pollicis. Was he pleased or displeased with her performance? How do you know?

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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As Kendra's coach watched her sail over the high jump bar, he contracted his right orbicularis oculi muscle, raised his arm, and contracted his opponens pollicis. Was he pleased or displeased with her performance? How do you know?

Solution Summary: The author analyzes the response of Kendra's coach by analyzing his reactions by contracting his right orbicularis oculi muscle and opponenspollicis muscles.

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