Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9.5, Problem 1QC
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The major muscles involved in flexion and extension of thigh muscles.
Introduction:
Pelvic girdle attaches thelimbs of lower bodycomprising thigh, leg, ankle, and foot. It has astrong attachment with axial skeleton, which enables it to support the weight of the body and helps an individual to stand straight.
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Chapter 9 Solutions
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. 6QCCh. 9.2 - Prob. 7QCCh. 9.2 - Prob. 8QCCh. 9.2 - Prob. 9QCCh. 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. 4QCCh. 9.3 - Prob. 5QCCh. 9.3 - Prob. 6QCCh. 9.4 - Prob. 1QCCh. 9.4 - Which posterior trunk muscles act on the scapula?...Ch. 9.4 - Prob. 3QCCh. 9.4 - 4. What are two muscles that adduct the arm?
Ch. 9.4 - Prob. 5QCCh. 9.4 - Prob. 6QCCh. 9.5 - Prob. 1QCCh. 9.5 - Prob. 2QCCh. 9.5 - Prob. 3QCCh. 9.5 - Prob. 4QCCh. 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. 4CYRCh. 9 - 5. Which function is being fulfilled by a muscle...Ch. 9 - Prob. 6CYRCh. 9 - Which eye muscle passes through the trochlea and...Ch. 9 - Prob. 8CYRCh. 9 - Prob. 9CYRCh. 9 - Prob. 10CYRCh. 9 - 11. Match the muscle with its main...Ch. 9 - Prob. 12CYRCh. 9 - Prob. 13CYRCh. 9 - Prob. 14CYRCh. 9 - Prob. 15CYRCh. 9 - Prob. 16CYRCh. 9 - Prob. 1CYUCh. 9 - Prob. 2CYUCh. 9 - Prob. 3CYUCh. 9 - Prob. 4CYUCh. 9 - Prob. 5CYUCh. 9 - The rectus femoris muscle originates from the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 1AYKACh. 9 - Prob. 2AYKACh. 9 - Prob. 3AYKACh. 9 - Prob. 4AYKACh. 9 - Prob. 5AYKB
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