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Which type of movement will bend the knee and bring the lower leg backward toward the thigh?
The type of movement that bends the knee and brings the lower leg backward toward the thigh is called knee flexion. This occurs when the hamstring muscles contract, pulling the lower leg (tibia and fibula) toward the back of the thigh (femur). Knee flexion is essential for various activities such as walking, running, and sitting.
What words end with the letters '-ward'?
backward foreward toward untoward
What is the medical term meaning bending backward?
Pertaining to going toward the front part = AnteriorlyPertaining to going toward the back part = PosteriorlyPertaining to going toward the side = LaterallyPertaining to going toward the middle = mediallyDorsal or posteriad
Are muscles massaged from origin to insertion or insertion to origin?
Massage from muscle insertion to orgin. Massage toward the heart on the extremities in order to move the blood flow toward the heart. The sequence of massage movements permits a smooth and graceful flow of one movement into another.
Why is the blood going up to the heart does not flow backward because the veins that carry them have what?
Valves are present in veins to prevent the backward flow of blood. These valves help ensure that blood moves in only one direction toward the heart by closing when blood tries to flow in the wrong direction.
Which words have the same meaning of aback?
Toward the back or rear; backward., Behind; in the rear., Backward against the mast; -- said of the sails when pressed by the wind., An abacus.
What are the muscles called that bring a body part toward the body?
The muscles that bring a body part toward the body are called adductor muscles. They are responsible for moving a part of the body closer to the midline.
The movement of blood from legs toward the heart is slowed dowm by gravity the effect of gravity is counteracted by?
The effect of gravity slowing down blood flow from the legs to the heart is counteracted by the contraction of leg muscles, which act as pumps to push blood upward through the veins. Additionally, one-way valves in the veins prevent blood from flowing backward and help maintain the flow of blood toward the heart.
What muscles prevent the back-flow of the blood?
The muscles that help prevent the back-flow of blood in the veins are primarily the skeletal muscles surrounding the veins, particularly in the legs. When these muscles contract during activities like walking or exercising, they compress the veins, pushing blood toward the heart and helping to counteract the effects of gravity. Additionally, the presence of valves within the veins also plays a crucial role in preventing back-flow by ensuring that blood flows in one direction.
Does a baseball that is foul-tipped directly backward toward the catcher increase speed or decrease speed?
It decreases in speed.
What way do water particles move a. toward shore b. in a circle c. backward d. sideways?
b.
What is the process that the stomach muscles contract to propel food?
The process by which stomach muscles contract to propel food is called peristalsis. This rhythmic contraction of the smooth muscles in the stomach walls mixes food with gastric juices and pushes it toward the small intestine. The contractions are coordinated by the enteric nervous system and occur in waves, ensuring that the food is thoroughly processed before moving on for further digestion.
