Hyoid Bone Location

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Where is the angular artery located?

  • Near the sides of the nose (correct)
  • Around the front part of the ear
  • Close to the jawline
  • At the back of the head

What is the function of abductors in muscles?

  • Rotate a body part around its axis
  • Draw a body part away from the midline (correct)
  • Draw a body part toward the midline
  • Stabilize a body part during movement

Where does the anterior auricular artery supply blood to?

  • Front part of the ear (correct)
  • Inside the mouth
  • Around the neck
  • Back part of the head

Which artery is referred to as the largest in the body?

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What does adipose tissue provide to the body?

<p>Smoothness and contour (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of adductors in muscles?

<p>Move body parts inward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In anatomy, what is the primary focus of study?

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Which term best describes muscles that move a finger away from the median axis of the body?

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What is the opposite action to what adductors do?

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Which type of muscle movement is primarily associated with adductors?

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Flashcards

Angular Artery Location

Located near the sides of the nose.

Function of Abductors

Draw a body part away from the midline.

Anterior Auricular Artery

Supplies blood to the front part of the ear.

Aorta

The largest artery in the body.

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Adipose Tissue Function

Provides smoothness and contour to the body.

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Function of Adductors

Move body parts inward.

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Primary Focus of Anatomy

The structure of organisms.

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Abductors (Finger)

Muscles that move a finger away from the median axis of the body.

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Opposite of Adduction

The opposite action to adduction is extension.

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Adductors Muscle Movement

Pulling body parts inward.

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Study Notes

Angular Artery Location

  • The angular artery is located in the face, specifically in the region of the nose.

Abductor Muscle Function

  • Abductors are muscles that move a limb or body part away from the midline of the body.

Anterior Auricular Artery Blood Supply

  • The anterior auricular artery supplies blood to the external ear.

The Body's Largest Artery

  • The aorta is the largest artery in the body.

Adipose Tissue Function

  • Adipose tissue provides insulation, cushioning, and energy storage for the body.

Adductor Muscle Main Function

  • Adductors are muscles that move a limb or body part towards the midline of the body.

Focus of Anatomical Study

  • Anatomy is the study of the structure of living organisms, including their tissues, organs, and systems.

Muscles Moving Fingers Away from the Median Axis

  • Muscles that move a finger away from the median axis of the body are called abductors.

Opposite Action to Adductors

  • The opposite action to what adductors do is abduction, which is movement away from the midline.

Muscle Movement Primarily Associated with Adductors

  • Adductors are primarily associated with adduction, the movement of a limb or body part towards the midline.

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