Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 2CYR
If “adductor” is part of the name of a muscle, what does that tell you about the muscle?
a. It is a wide muscle.
b. It is a long muscle.
c. It raises a body part.
d. It pulls a body part toward the midline.
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Chapter 9 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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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?
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