Tag: Anatomy

  • May 12, 2025
    The soft palate, or velum, is a flexible structure positioned at the back of the mouth's roof, behind the hard…
  • May 12, 2025
    Secondary Inspiratory Muscles: Did you know that the Sternocleidomastoids, Scalens, Pectoralis Major, Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Levator Costarum, Serratus Anterior, and…
  • May 12, 2025
    The scalene muscles are a group of three muscles located in the neck and upper chest region. These muscles are…
  • May 12, 2025
    The sacrum is a large, triangular-shaped bone located at the base of the spine, beneath the lumbar vertebrae. Comprising five…
  • May 12, 2025
    Residual Lung Capacity (RLC) refers to the volume of air that remains in the lungs after a maximum exhalation. It…
  • May 12, 2025
    Reinke’s Space is another name for the Superficial Lamina Propria, the layer directly under the epithelium of the vocal folds.…
  • May 12, 2025
    The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a significant structure in the vocal apparatus. It is a branch of the vagus nerve…
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    The quadratus lumborum is a deep muscle located in the lower back on both sides of the spine. It is…
  • May 12, 2025
    The Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscles (PCAs) are the sole vocal fold abductors, separating the vocal folds during inhalation by rotating the…
  • May 12, 2025
    "Posterior" refers to the direction or position that is towards the back or rear of a structure. In anatomy, it…