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Which muscle will depress the scapula or elevate the ribs?
The pectoralis minor originates on the third to the fifth ribs (and elevates ribs). It depresses the scapula (and elevates ribs).
Is the tongue the strongest muscle in your body?
It depends on what you mean by strongest. In physiology, strength is measured in terms of absolute strength, dynamic strength, elastic strength and strength endurance. It is a myth as the masseter (jaw) muscle is.
Is the tongue an internal or external organ?
The tongue is an internal organ located in the mouth. It is a muscle that helps with various functions such as chewing, swallowing, and speaking.
Where does your tongue end?
It ends at the tip, but it begins at the base of the back of the mouth (at the muscle insertion point).
What makes the tongue?
The tongue has many functions. These include:- Digestion (taste, saliva, aid chewing by movement of food to the back of the throat)- Communication (speech)- KissingThe tongue is a very strong muscle. In fact, it's the strongest muscle in the human body. It helps you speak (pronounce letters clearly), and also helps you eat.Your tongue is used in the various forms of articulation, such as whistle, speech, singing and so on.It is also (and its native purpose) is to manipulate food in the mouth.We may also taste and touch things with our tongue.It is of minor use in removing debris from the teeth.
What muscle retracts the tongue?
styloglossus: retracts the tongue, elevates side
What muscle makes up the bulk of the tongue?
The tongue is considered the strongest muscle in the body. It has four paired intrinsic muscles that originate and insert within the tongue, running along its length. They have no boney attachment. And they make up the body of the tongue.1.The superior longitudinal muscle runs along the superior surface of the tongue under the mucous membrane, and elevates the tip.2.The inferior longitudinal muscle lines the sides of the tongue.3.The verticalis muscle is located in the middle of the tongue. This is the largest.4.The transversus muscle divides the tongue at the middle.
What is a levitator muscle?
A muscle that raises or elevates a part.
What muscle elevates the mandible in the human and cat?
the masseter muscle
Which muscle will depress the scapula or elevate the ribs?
The pectoralis minor originates on the third to the fifth ribs (and elevates ribs). It depresses the scapula (and elevates ribs).
What does it mean when the term levator is part of the descriptive term for a muscle's action?
When the term "levator" is part of a muscle's action, it typically indicates that the muscle is involved in lifting or elevating a specific body part. For example, the levator scapulae muscle elevates the scapula (shoulder blade), while the levator anguli oris muscle elevates the angle of the mouth when smiling.
What muscle elevates the first two ribs?
scalenes
Is their a bone in your tongue?
No, there is no bone in your tongue. The tongue is a muscle, and only a muscle.
Strongest muscle in the body is?
yes the tongue is the strongest muscle is the tongue
How much of muscle is in a human tongue?
The whole tongue is a muscle!
What is muscle tissue in tip of tongue?
muscle tissue in tip of tongue
What does the inferior oblique muscle of the eye do?
The inferior oblique muscle of the eye, abducts, elevates and laterally rotates the eye
