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Dorsal muscles of the head and trunk include the serratus posterior, the serratus posterior superior, the splenius capitis, the spinalis, the latissimus dorsi, the multifidus, and the sphincter ani internus. They also include the transversus perinea profundus, the urethral sphincter, the external urethral sphincter, and the urethrovaginal muscles.

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What are the 3 main body regions of a fish?

The main body regions of a fish are the head, trunk, and tail. The head contains sensory organs and feeding structures, the trunk is where the main body organs are located, and the tail provides propulsion for swimming.


Dorsal aorta of a frog?

The dorsal aorta of a frog is the main blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It runs along the dorsal side of the frog's body, supplying blood to the organs and tissues. It is part of the circulatory system that helps distribute nutrients and oxygen throughout the frog's body.


Can you identify a gadoid food fish with elongated body large head and 2 dorsal fins?

This description matches the cod fish, which belongs to the Gadidae family. Cod commonly have elongated bodies, large heads, and two dorsal fins.


How many bones are there in an elephant's trunk?

There are no bones in an elephant's trunk, but many strong muscles. It is just a long, powerful nose.An elephant's trunk, a union of the nose and upper lip is a highly sensitive organ with more than 100,000 muscle units. It uses its trunk to rub an itchy eye or scratch its ear. Trunks are also used to threaten, and to throw objects. It drinks by filling its trunk with water and then pouring the water into it's mouth. It is used as a snorkel when swimming and to smell. It would be difficult for an elephant to survive if it's trunk were damaged.


What is the trunk of body?

The Trunk Muscles include, 1) those that move the vertebral column ( most of which are posterior antigravity muscles); 2) anterior thorax muscles, which move the ribs, head and arms; 3) muscles of the abdominal wall, which help move the vertebral column and most importantly form the muscular natural girdle of the abdominal wall.

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What are the body parts visible on the dorsal surface of a frog?

Some of the body parts that are visible on the dorsal surface of a frog include the head, trunk and limbs. Other parts are the external nares, the tympanic membrane and the anus.


What is hipos trunk made of?

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What are the fundamental positions of your trunk and head?

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Where is the trunk muscle found?

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Which trunk muscles allows you to adduct your arms?

which trunk muscle allows you to adduct your arms? which shoulder muscle allowed you to adduct your arm? which trunk muscle allows you to elevae your shoulders?


The gap in the dorsal part of the trachea is bridged by?

Smooth Muscle


Is there a main muscle in a elephants trunk?

no


What is the four-part muscle on the dorsal aspect of the foot?

extensor digitorum brevis


The head and trunk of your body?

The head and trunk of a persons body is the main area of the body. The trunk of the body is also called the torso.


Where do shrimps have the heart?

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Why does a mammoth's trunk have no bone?

The trunk is made of muscle so that it can be flexible and free in movement.


What are the major head flexor muscles?

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