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The Muscles of Our Face and Neck

March 19, 2023

As seen in a digital cadaver, the facial muscles insert into the skin and are supported by the cranial nerve seven. A study of the neck region shows which muscles help in flexing and swallowing. […]

Muscle anatomy in a body builder pose.
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Spine: The Main Axis of the Body

March 17, 2023

The spine is a series of stacked bones, linked by the many joints and ligaments. The true back muscles move aspects of the spine and skull. They also help stabilize the spine. […]

Illustration of back muscles.
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The Major Subdivisions of True Back Muscles

March 17, 2023

The true back muscles are divided into four major subdivisions: the splenius capitis and splenius cervicis muscles, the erector spinae muscles, the transversospinalis and the segmental complex. […]

Image of a man with back muscles illustrated on his back.
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Superficial or Appendicular Back Muscles

March 16, 2023

There are five superficial or appendicular back muscles: the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, and levator scapulae. They are muscles of the upper limb that happen to ‘live’ on the back. […]

A man's back with illustrated muscles
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How Severe Are Injuries to the Torso Muscles?

March 10, 2023

The muscles in the torso, including the chest, thorax, and abdomen, are crucial for life since these are responsible for breathing. However, equally significant is the spinal cord as it relays sensations to these muscles. […]

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An Anatomical Study of Our Abdominal Muscles

March 10, 2023

A set of four muscles, which find their origin in the intercostals, comprise the abdominal wall muscles. Besides other functions, these muscles also enable compression of the abdomen that aids in defecation, childbirth, anddeep exhalation. […]

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Muscles of the Chest and the Thorax

March 9, 2023

The anterior and lateral chest muscles facilitate movement in the upper limbs. The pectoralis muscles, serratus anterior, and subclavius are such facilitators. The thoracic muscles, on the other hand, aid in the respiration process. […]

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