Textbook Question
Which muscles act to propel food down the length of the pharynx to the esophagus?
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Ch. 10 The Muscular System
Marieb, Hoehn11th EditionHuman Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874034
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 The Human Body: An Orientation24
- Ch. 2 Chemistry Comes Alive25
- Ch. 3 Cells: The Living Units21
- Ch. 4 Tissue: The Living Fabric20
- Ch. 5 The Integumentary System11
- Ch. 6 Bones and Skeletal Tissues19
- Ch. 7 The Skeleton14
- Ch. 8 Joints7
- Ch. 9 Muscles and Muscle Tissue26
- Ch. 10 The Muscular System26
- Ch. 11 Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue19
- Ch. 12 The Central Nervous System26
- Ch. 13 The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity32
- Ch. 14 The Autonomic Nervous System19
- Ch. 15 The Special Senses26
- Ch. 16 The Endocrine System23
- Ch. 17 Blood25
- Ch. 18 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart24
- Ch. 19 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels27
- Ch. 20 The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues14
- Ch. 21 The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses27
- Ch. 22 The Respiratory System21
- Ch. 23 The Digestive System31
- Ch. 24 Nutrition, Metabolism, and Energy Balance26
- Ch. 25 The Urinary System26
- Ch. 26 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance24
- Ch. 27 The Reproductive System24
- Ch. 28 Pregnancy and Human Development25
- Ch. 29 Heredity11
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Chapter 10, Problem 12
Which criterion (or criteria) is/are used in naming the gluteus medius?
a. Relative size
b. Muscle location
c. Muscle shape
d. Action
e. Number of origins
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Understand that muscles are often named based on specific criteria such as size, location, shape, action, or number of origins.
Identify the meaning of the term 'gluteus medius': 'gluteus' refers to the buttock region, indicating the muscle's location.
Recognize that 'medius' means 'middle,' which describes the muscle's relative size or position compared to other muscles in the same group (e.g., gluteus maximus and gluteus minimus).
Evaluate each option: 'Relative size' fits because 'medius' indicates a middle size; 'Muscle location' fits because 'gluteus' refers to the buttock area.
Conclude that the naming of the gluteus medius involves both muscle location and relative size criteria.
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Key Concepts
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Muscle Naming Criteria
Muscle names are often derived from specific criteria such as size, shape, location, action, or number of origins. Understanding these criteria helps in identifying why a muscle is named a certain way, reflecting its characteristics or function.
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Relative Size in Muscle Naming
Relative size refers to terms like 'maximus' (largest), 'medius' (middle), and 'minimus' (smallest) used to distinguish muscles of different sizes within the same group. The term 'medius' in gluteus medius indicates it is the middle-sized muscle among the gluteal muscles.
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Muscle Location
Muscle location describes where a muscle is found in the body, often indicated by anatomical landmarks or regions. The term 'gluteus' refers to the buttock region, indicating the muscle's position on the body.
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Textbook Question
Which of the following is a large, deep muscle that protracts the scapula during punching?
a. Serratus anterior
b. Rhomboids
c. Levator scapulae
d. Subscapularis
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Textbook Question
The prime mover of thigh extension against resistance is the:
a. Gluteus maximus
b. Gluteus medius
c. Biceps femoris
d. Semimembranosus
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Textbook Question
A prime mover of thigh flexion is the:
a. Rectus femoris
b. Iliopsoas
c. Vastus muscles
d. Gluteus maximus
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Textbook Question
Name and describe the action of muscles used to shake your head no; to nod yes.
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Textbook Question
Several muscles act to move and/or stabilize the scapula. Which of the following are small rectangular muscles that square the shoulders as they act together to retract the scapula?
a. Levator scapulae
b. Rhomboids
c. Serratus anterior
d. Trapezius
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