Textbook Question
Which of the following is not a muscle of the rotator cuff?
a. Teres major muscle
b. Teres minor muscle
c. Subscapularis muscle
d. Infraspinatus muscle
e. Supraspinatus muscle
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10. Muscles
Muscle Naming
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A muscle whose name ends in the suffix -glossus would be found attached to the __________.
A
tongue
B
cheek
C
lips
D
chin
E
jaw
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the meaning of the suffix '-glossus'. In anatomical terminology, '-glossus' refers to the tongue.
Understand that muscles with the suffix '-glossus' are related to the tongue, either in function or attachment.
Consider the options provided: tongue, cheek, lips, chin, and jaw.
Recognize that the tongue is the organ associated with the suffix '-glossus', as it directly relates to the function and location of these muscles.
Conclude that a muscle whose name ends in '-glossus' would be found attached to the tongue.
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