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Which muscles support the organs of the pelvic cavity, flex the joints of the sacrum & coccyx, and control the opening of the urethra and anus?
Which muscles support the organs of the pelvic cavity, flex the joints of the sacrum & coccyx, and control the opening of the urethra and anus?
- Muscles of the pectoral girdle
- Muscles of the abdominal cavity
- Muscles of the vertebral column
- Muscles of the perineal and pelvic diaphragm (correct)
In the lower limb, what is the focus of the muscles associated with the pelvic girdle and lower limb?
In the lower limb, what is the focus of the muscles associated with the pelvic girdle and lower limb?
- Strength (correct)
- Flexibility
- Mobility
- Range of motion
Which muscles originate from the axial skeleton and insert onto bones of the pectoral girdle or arm?
Which muscles originate from the axial skeleton and insert onto bones of the pectoral girdle or arm?
- Muscles of the pectoral girdle (correct)
- Muscles of the abdominal cavity
- Muscles of the pelvic girdle
- Muscles of the vertebral column
Which group of appendicular muscles are responsible for positioning the arm?
Which group of appendicular muscles are responsible for positioning the arm?
What is the main function of the muscles associated with the pectoral girdle?
What is the main function of the muscles associated with the pectoral girdle?
What is the primary role of the pelvic girdle in relation to weight distribution?
What is the primary role of the pelvic girdle in relation to weight distribution?
Which group of muscles is responsible for moving and stabilizing the vertebral column?
Which group of muscles is responsible for moving and stabilizing the vertebral column?
What is the main function of the muscles of the perineal region and pelvic diaphragm?
What is the main function of the muscles of the perineal region and pelvic diaphragm?
Which muscles are responsible for rotating the vertebral column?
Which muscles are responsible for rotating the vertebral column?
What is the function of the Axial Musculature?
What is the function of the Axial Musculature?
Which group of muscles forms the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities?
Which group of muscles forms the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities?
What is the role of the extrinsic back muscles?
What is the role of the extrinsic back muscles?
What is the primary reason why the position of the wrist affects the functioning of the hand?
What is the primary reason why the position of the wrist affects the functioning of the hand?
In the context of muscles that move the thigh, where do many of these muscles originate?
In the context of muscles that move the thigh, where do many of these muscles originate?
Why do some muscles of the forearm affect the actions of the wrist?
Why do some muscles of the forearm affect the actions of the wrist?
Which group of pelvic muscles is responsible for moving the feet and toes?
Which group of pelvic muscles is responsible for moving the feet and toes?
What is the significance of the attachment of the pelvic girdle to the axial skeleton?
What is the significance of the attachment of the pelvic girdle to the axial skeleton?
How can understanding the relationship of action lines and the axis of the knee joint help?
How can understanding the relationship of action lines and the axis of the knee joint help?
