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The rhythmic contractions of the esophagus are called what?
Peristalsis is the term for the rhythmic contractions of the esophagus. These wavelike contractions move food toward the stomach.
What is Deep brain stimulation also called?
Electrical stimulation of the brain. DBS.
What is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation also called?
Electrical nerve stimulation
What is the name of the tendon that connects the hamstring to the knee?
The tendon that connects the hamstring to the knee is called the patellar tendon.
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Are contractions nomal when pregnant?
only in the last trimester when they prepare the uterus for labor and are called Braxton Hicks contractions.
What is the pattern of repeated muscle contractions called?
a spasm
What are Repeated contractions of the cardiac muscles Called?
the heart
What are contractions of the tubes of the alimentary tract called?
peristalsis
What type of contractions are intermittent painless uterine contractions that are not true labor pains?
I think you may be referring to what are called "Braxton-Hicks" contractions.
How does the stretch reflex cause the quadriceps femoris muscle group to contract?
Tapping on the patellar tendon stretches receptors called the muscle spindles in the quadriceps muscle group of the anterior thigh. This stimulus evokes a rapid motor reflex to contract the quadriceps and shorten the muscles. This process is called the patellar reflex.
What is oral sexual stimulation for a man called?
Oral sexual stimulation for a man is commonly referred to as fellatio or a blowjob.
