PRIN OF ANATOMY & PHYS 16E 2 SEM ACCESS
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Author: Tortora
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 11, Problem 21CP
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The difference in the functioning of extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the hand.
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The hand muscles, which move the entire hand including the wrists, fingers, and arm, are divided into intrinsic and extrinsic muscles. The extrinsic muscles are the superficially lying muscles while the intrinsic muscles are located deep inside the body parts.
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PRIN OF ANATOMY & PHYS 16E 2 SEM ACCESS
Ch. 11 - Using the terms origin, insertion, and belly,...Ch. 11 - List the three types of levers, and give an...Ch. 11 - 3. Define the roles of the prime mover (agonist),...Ch. 11 - Prob. 4CPCh. 11 - 5. Select 10 muscles in Figure 11.3 and identify...Ch. 11 - Prob. 6CPCh. 11 - QUESTION 7
7. Why do the muscles of facial...Ch. 11 - Prob. 8CPCh. 11 - Prob. 9CPCh. 11 - When your physician says, "Open your mouth, stick...
Ch. 11 - Prob. 11CPCh. 11 - What muscles do you contract to signify "yes" and...Ch. 11 - QUESTION 13
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18. Why are the two muscles that cross...Ch. 11 - Prob. 19CPCh. 11 - Prob. 20CPCh. 11 - Prob. 21CPCh. 11 - What is the largest muscle group of the back?Ch. 11 - What is the origin of most muscles that move the...Ch. 11 - Question 24
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