Tag: Anatomy

  • May 12, 2025
    The Origin of a muscle is the attachment point where the muscle connects to a bone. When a muscle contracts,…
  • May 12, 2025
    Medial refers to a position or direction toward the midline or center of the body. It signifies a location closer…
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    The Malleus is one of the three tiny bones located in the middle ear, collectively known as the ossicles, which…
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    Lung Capacity is a term that encompasses four different measurements of volume, typically measured in liters. Total Lung Capacity: the…
  • May 12, 2025
    The Levator Veli Palatini lifts the soft palate (also known as velum) and pulls it slightly backward, closing the nasopharyngeal…
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    The levator scapulae is a muscle in the neck and shoulder region. It originates from the upper cervical vertebrae and…
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    The Levator Labii Superioris elevates the upper lip and is used for speech and facial expressions. Origin: medial infra-orbital margin.…
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    Latissimi Dorsi, more commonly called “lats” are a large flat muscle on the back and sides that partially covers the…
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    The Lateral Cricoarytenoid muscles (LCA) are intrinsic muscles of the larynx functioning with the oblique arytenoid muscles and the transverse…
  • May 12, 2025
    Lateral describes a position, direction, or structure that is situated away from the midline or the center of the body…