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    addition to the capsules and ligaments, muscles also provide support and stability to the

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    Anatomy Notes and Terms

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    fixator A muscle that prevents unwanted movement of a bone is called a _? trapezius The largest muscle of the upper back rectus abdominis The linea alba separates the right and left _____ muscles from each other bicep femoris The hamstring muscles are the semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and _? quadricep femoris The anterior aspect of the thigh is dominated by the _____, a large muscle with four heads true All skeletal muscles have their origins and insertions on bone

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    The oculomotor nerve controls the levator palpabrae superioris, superior rectus muscle, inferior rectus muscle and the inferior oblique muscle. Damage to the cranial nerve III would damage the short ciliary nerves which controls the iris. The only ocular muscle which is controlled by the trochlear nerve is the superior oblique muscle which will remain unaffected by the stroke or the

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    situated at the inner part of the kidney 2 The posterior layer of the rectus sheath A. Consist of the fused posterior lamina of the internal oblique and the transverse abdominal aponeurosis B. Consist of the fused anterior lamina of the internal oblique and the internal oblique aponeurosis C. The inferior one-third of it is deficient D. Its deficient superior to the costal margin E. None of above 49. The anterior layer of the rectus sheath: A. Consists of the fused posterior lamina of the internal

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    that describes which nerves control which muscles to cause the needed eye movements). Action: Muscle: Origin: Insertion: Nerve: Eye looks down Inferior Rectus Sphenoid around optic canal Inferior, medial surface of eyeball Oculomotor Nerve III Eye looks laterally Lateral Rectus Sphenoid around optic canal Lateral surface of eyeball Abducens Nerve VI Eye rolls, looks down and laterally Superior Oblique Sphenoid around optic canal Superior, lateral surface of eyeball Trochlear

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    Review of literature Thorax is a composed of many integrated systems including the muscles, bones and other soft tissues organ systems, the biomechanics of which, impart the thorax a high mechanical resistance to injury, mainly due to distinctive elastic properties of the rib and spine system supported by muscles. So, understanding the complex mechanics of the thorax is critical for understanding the vast multiplex of injuries sustained in various different circumstances. Anatomy The skeleton

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    Muscle Function Masseter helps chew food by raising the mandible up and down Latissimus dorsi extension of the arm, the adduction of the arm, and the rotation of the arm towards the center of the body Triceps brachii extension of the arm and forearm Deltoids rotation of the arm towards and away from the body, and the extension, flexion, and abduction of the arm Trapezius extension of the cranium, adduction and elevation, and depression of the scapula Extensor carpi radialis abduction and extension

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    Surface Muscle Case Study

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    Identify the major surface muscles located in the body. Where are the orgins and insertions of these muscles? List the intended actions as well as an exercise or movement for each. A minimum of fifteen muscles is required. The major muscle groups consist of the upper body, Rotator cuff muscle, Upper arm, Quadriceps, Hamstring group, Lower leg and Midsection. The Upper Body consists of the Trapezious muscle which Orgin is located near the base of skull, occipital protuberance and posterior ligaments

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    There are about 600 muscles in the body working together to create movement. Muscle contractions pull both ends of the muscle towards one another. One bone attached to each muscle is always more stabilized than the other. The less stabilized bone moves during muscle contraction due to the weaker stability. The points of attachment determine which bone will move. The least movable part is called the origin; it is the part that attaches closer to the midline of the body. This leaves the most movable

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    Many different types of movements are performed during ballet dancing. One of the most common types of move is a turn, commonly referred to as a pirouette. A pirouette is a french term that was started around the seventeen hundreds to mean a dancer turning (Lim, 2015). Pirouette is a general description of a turn. Some detailed examples of pirouettes are en dedans, en dehors, attitudes, arabesque turns, grande pirouettes, fouettés, and vertical pirouettes (Law, 2014). During the Renaissance era in

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