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Groups of muscles are defined by their location on the body and the function that they perform e.g. the quadriceps are grouped due to the their location on the femur and they are all responsible for the extension of the knee joint.
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The muscle that separates the abdominopelvic cavity from the pleural cavity is what?
The muscle that separates the abdomen pelvic cavity and the pleural cavity is the diaphragm.
What muscle separates the chest from the abdomen and forms the floor of the thorax?
The muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and forms the floor of the thorax is called the diaphragm.
What muscle of the heart separates pulmonary and systemic circulation?
it's a valve- not a muscle
Is perimysium a muscle cell?
No, perimysium is not a muscle cell. Perimysium is a connective tissue layer that surrounds and separates groups of muscle fibers in a muscle. It helps to provide structural support and organization to the muscle.
What is the thin sheet of muscle called that separates the lungs from the intestines?
the diaphragm muscle
What is the muscle that separates the left side and right side of the heart?
The muscle that separates the right and left side of the heart is called the interventricular septum and is just a continuation of the cardiac (Heart) muscle of the heart's walls.
Is the muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavitie?
The diaphragm
What is the structure of muscles?
The muscle cells are long and multinucleated. They are wrapped by endomysium. Clear striations can be seen. The muscle fibres are grouped together to form a fasicle. The fascicles are surrounded by perimysium. The fasciles then form a muscle bundle which is covered by the epimysium. The muscle bundles are grouped one or more similar functionis. A deep fascia separates different groups.
What muscle separates the thorax and abdomen and aids in breathing?
The muscle that separates the thorax and abdomen and aids in breathing is called the diaphragm. It is a dome-shaped muscle that contracts and relaxes to regulate the volume of the thoracic cavity, allowing for inhalation and exhalation.
What is the strong wall of muscle that separates the chest cavity from the stomach?
diaphragm.
Which connective tissue wrapping separates individual muscle fibers?
Endomysium
What muscle separates you lungs from your stomach called?
Diaphragm seperates the respiratory system and the digestive system.
