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The point of attachment for muscles that extend and rotate the head is the?
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Mastoid Process =)
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What is the fixed attachment of a muscle called?
According to Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology the origin is that point of attachment that does not move when the muscle contracts, and the point of attachment that does move when the muscle contracts is the insertion. Muscles and muscle groups that that directly perform specific movements are prime movers or agonists.
What is the function of the transverse process?
The transverse process functions as the site of attachment for muscles and ligaments of the spine as well as the point of articulation of the ribs
What muscles secure the glenoid cavity?
Coracoid Process. The coracoid process points anteriorly over the tip of the shoulder joint and serves as an attachment point for some of the upper limb muscles.
Near or closer to the point of attachment?
You mean the proximal point of attachment.
Why do swans have a keel like breastbone?
All flying birds have, it's the attachment point for the big breast/chest muscles which they need to be able to fly.
What is the medical term meaning nearest the point of attachment?
The medical term for nearest the point of attachment is "proximal."
What is a median posterior projection arising at the junction of two laminae of the vertebral body?
The spinous process is a part of a vertebra and serves as a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments.
What is median posterior projection arising at the junction of two laminae of the vertebral body.?
The spinous process is a part of a vertebra and serves as a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments.
Define an extrinsic muscle of the eye?
external eye muscles 6 extrinsic eye muscles 4-rectus (straight) muscles originate from the anualar ring superior (3), inferrrior (3) , medial(3) lateral (6)- move eye up and down medially and laterally 2-oblique muscles superior (4) and inferrior oblique (3)look side>side: one eye is elevated/the others depressed
To turn around a center point?
To turn around a centre point is to rotate.
What is the point of attachment of the grain to the flower stalk?
The point of attachment of the grain to the flower stalk is the receptacle. The scientific term associated with the stem.
What is the point of attachment of grain to the flower stalk?
The point of attachment of the grain to the flower stalk is the receptacle. The scientific term associated with the stem.
