Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy

5th Edition

ISBN: 9781259683831

Author: Eric Wise, Kenneth S. Saladin Dr.

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

See similar textbooks

Concept explainers

Corona Radiata

Corona Radiata is a collection of nerve fibers present in the brain that carries messages between the brain cells of the cerebral cortex and the brain stem. Both brain stem and cerebral cortex play a role in motor function and sensation and it is the cor…

Neuron Structure

A neuron is defined as the functional unit of the body system called the nervous system. It is significant in transmitting signals that include receiving and sending the signals from a portion of the brain. The neurons are considered specialized cells in…

Afferent Neurons

Neurons are electrically excitable cells in the body specialized for receiving and transmitting information. They are referred to as the structural units of the nervous system. The important parts of a neuron include the cell body, dendrites, and axons.

Motor Homunculus

The term homunculus is Latin and is referred to as ‘little man’. In neuroanatomy, the cortical homunculus is either the motor or sensory distribution along the cerebral cortex of the brain. It was discovered by the great scientist ‘Wilder Penfield and Ed…

Nervous System

The nervous system is the portion of an animal's body that controls and transmits signals between various parts of the body. The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) are the two primary components of the nervous system in …

Videos

Textbook Question

Chapter 11, Problem 11.2.7AYLO

The difference between the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue

Expert Solution & Answer

Want to see the full answer?

Check out a sample textbook solution

See solution

Chapter 11, Problem 11.2.6AYLO

Chapter 11, Problem 11.2.8AYLO

Students have asked these similar questions

Which muscle inserts into the side of the tongue, and depresses and retracts the tongue

The muscle sends a tendon deep to (though!) the bony arch of our cheek that we call the zygomatic arch. digastric masseter O temporalis mylohyoid

The muscle pulls the scalp anteriorly and posteriorly epicranius orbicularis oculi O orbicularis oris O zygomaticus

Chapter 11 Solutions

Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy

Ch. 11.1 - What is meant by the innervation of a muscle? Why...Ch. 11.1 - Prob. 2BYGO Ch. 11.2 - Of the muscles you have studied so far, name three...Ch. 11.2 - Name two muscles that elevate the upper lip and...Ch. 11.2 - Name the four paired muscles of mastication and...Ch. 11.2 - Distinguish between the functions of the...Ch. 11.2 - List the prime movers of neck extension and...Ch. 11.3 - What muscles are eaten as “spare ribs”? What is...Ch. 11.3 - Prob. 7BYGO Ch. 11.3 - Prob. 8BYGO

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

The difference between the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue

Solution Summary: The author explains the difference between the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue.

Concept explainers

Videos

Want to see the full answer?

Chapter 11 Solutions