Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)

2nd Edition

ISBN: 9780134553511

Author: Erin C. Amerman

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 9.2, Problem 5QC

Which extrinsic eye muscles pull the eyeball medially? Which pull it laterally?

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)

Ch. 9.1 - What is a fascicle, and how does it relate to the...Ch. 9.1 - 2. How do the terms pennate, parallel, and...Ch. 9.1 - The adductor magnus muscle is a muscle in the...Ch. 9.1 - 4. What is the role of an agonist in a muscle...Ch. 9.1 - What are a muscles origin and insertion, and how...Ch. 9.1 - 6. How do first-, second-, and third-class lever...Ch. 9.2 - 1. How do the muscles of facial expression differ...Ch. 9.2 - Which muscles are involved in opening and closing...Ch. 9.2 - What are three muscles involved in producing happy...Ch. 9.2 - Which muscles are involved in producing frowning...

Ch. 9.2 - Which extrinsic eye muscles pull the eyeball...Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 6QC Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 7QC Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 8QC Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 9QC Ch. 9.2 - What are the three main muscles of the erector...Ch. 9.2 - 11. What additional roles besides supporting...Ch. 9.3 - What is the main muscle of inspiration, and where...Ch. 9.3 - What roles do the external and internal...Ch. 9.3 - Which muscles are involved in trunk flexion?Ch. 9.3 - Prob. 4QC Ch. 9.3 - Prob. 5QC Ch. 9.3 - Prob. 6QC Ch. 9.4 - Prob. 1QC Ch. 9.4 - Which posterior trunk muscles act on the scapula?...Ch. 9.4 - Prob. 3QC Ch. 9.4 - 4. What are two muscles that adduct the arm? Ch. 9.4 - Prob. 5QC Ch. 9.4 - Prob. 6QC Ch. 9.5 - Prob. 1QC Ch. 9.5 - Prob. 2QC Ch. 9.5 - Prob. 3QC Ch. 9.5 - Prob. 4QC Ch. 9 - Which type of muscle fascicle pattern has an...Ch. 9 - 2. If “adductor” is part of the name of a muscle,...Ch. 9 - Match the term with its description: _____Brevis...Ch. 9 - Prob. 4CYR Ch. 9 - 5. Which function is being fulfilled by a muscle...Ch. 9 - Prob. 6CYR Ch. 9 - Which eye muscle passes through the trochlea and...Ch. 9 - Prob. 8CYR Ch. 9 - Prob. 9CYR Ch. 9 - Prob. 10CYR Ch. 9 - 11. Match the muscle with its main...Ch. 9 - Prob. 12CYR Ch. 9 - Prob. 13CYR Ch. 9 - Prob. 14CYR Ch. 9 - Prob. 15CYR Ch. 9 - Prob. 16CYR Ch. 9 - Prob. 1CYU Ch. 9 - Prob. 2CYU Ch. 9 - Prob. 3CYU Ch. 9 - Prob. 4CYU Ch. 9 - Prob. 5CYU Ch. 9 - The rectus femoris muscle originates from the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 1AYKA Ch. 9 - Prob. 2AYKA Ch. 9 - Prob. 3AYKA Ch. 9 - Prob. 4AYKA Ch. 9 - Prob. 5AYKB

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Solution Summary: The author explains that there are six skeletal muscles that help in movements of the eye. Rectus muscles include superior, inferior, medial, and lateral rectus.

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