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    extension. While the calf is used for plantar flexion. • In the shoulder abduction and flexion is used for pectoralis, supraspinatus, and deltoids. B. Sprinting: • Hip extension is called by gluteus maximus and hamstring muscles. • Hip extension is cause by adductor magnus muscle which is the inside the thighs. • The quadriceps extend the knee. The rectus femoris helps flex the hip. • Hamstrings, gracilis,

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    Fetal Pig Dissection

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    I. Fetal Pig Dissection II. Purpose Sus scrofa, or the domestic pig is a member of the class Mammalia and the order Artiodactyla. Since we as humans are also a member of class Mammalia, we have a good deal in common biologically with pigs, although we might not like to think so. Since we have a good deal in common, it is very helpful for us to study these animals both anatomically and physiologically. We do this when we test medicines on pigs, perfect surgical procedures on pigs, and even when

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    explaining the main muscle groups and their functions, the role of ligaments, list the bones in the leg and arm and explain the different joints in the body. Firstly, I will explain the muscle groups in the body. There are many different explanations on what a muscle is and Craig C. Freudenrich (2015) identifies muscles as “the "engine" that your body uses to propel itself” The chest muscle is located on the front of the upper chest that includes the muscles pectoralis major, biceps brachii, trapezius and

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    MOLECULES (e.g. water, two atoms of hydrogen linked to one atom of oxygen) and macromolecules ( = "large molecules", e.g. DNA) 2. CELLS (e.g. white blood cells, muscle cells, nerve cells), which contain cell organelles (e.g. mitochondria, little powerhouses that produce energy for the cells) 3. TISSUES, made up of cells (e.g. muscle

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    TENNIS HIT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyxhHkOel2I (PART ONE) The major bones involved in the movement are: BONES LOCATION Femur – The large bone located in the upper leg. Patella – The small round bone located in the knee. Tibia – The larger of the two bones located in the shin area of the leg. Fibula – The smaller of the two bones located in the shin area of the leg. Tarsals, Metatarsals & Phalanges – The bones that compile the ankle, feet and toes.

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    We have eleven body systems that work together within our bodies on a daily and nightly bases. Starting from the outside and working inwards this paper will give you a basic rundown of how each system works. Then talk about how that system works with the other systems within the body. The eleven systems are; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, endocrine, nervous, respiratory, lymphatic/immune, urinary, gastrointestinal, and reproductive. The integumentary system is the body’s first

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    When we see an animal, do we ever think about what is going on deeper than the eye can see? Do you ever think about all the things firing inside to keep things in balance and the animal functioning? Horses and primates have many similarities as well as differences. Starting with the skeletal system, the skulls on a primate and a horse are quite different. A primate’s skull usually lacks the large sagittal crest (Cavendish, 2010, pg.10). Just like a horse, they also have very powerful jaws for chewing

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    Greek Wrestling History

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    A wrestler will use almost every muscle in their body during a match that will last seven minutes if the match is played to the end and may sometimes consist of overtime in the event of a tie (Ratamess, 2011). More specifically, according to Jones and Ledford (2012) the major muscle groups needed to be trained are the biceps, triceps, deltoids, erector spinae, gastrocnemius and soleus, hamstrings, latissimus dorsi and rhomboids, pectoralis

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    Now, pick one of those muscles and trace their control from the appropriate brain structure all the way to the NMJ. Be sure to include all intermediate structures, synapses, plexuses and nerves. (8 points) Movement of the deltoid begins in the cerebrum of the brain, but more

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    Biology 115 Semester List of Structures Chapter One Anatomy is the study of body structure and the relationship between structures Physiology is the study of how the structures of the body function Levels of Structural Organization Chemical Cell Tissue Organ Organ system Organism Homeostasis Positive feedback loop Negative feedback loop Relative Positions Superior Inferior Anterior Posterior Medial Lateral Bilateral Ipsilateral Contralateral Proximal Distal

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