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Jennifer Sanchez
Anatomy wk 6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anal Triangle | Posterior part of the perineum that contains the anus and its surrounding structures |
| Antagonist | Muscle group that opposes the action of another muscle |
| Buccinator Muscle | Tin, quadrilateral facial muscle located in the cheek region |
| Circular Muscle | muscles that constrict or dilate to control the passage of substances through the bodys tubes and openings |
| Coccygeus Muscle | Triangular muscle located in the pelvic floor playing a crucial role in supporting pelvic viscera and flexing the coccyx |
| Amygdaloid Nucleus | Almond shape nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain |
| Anterior corticospinal tract | Descending motor pathway that primarily controls voluntary movements of the axial and proximal musculature |
| Anterior spinothalamic Tract | crucial component of the anterolateral system in the spinal cord |
| Arbor Vitae | structure located within the cerebellum of the brain |
| calcaneal tendon | Achillies tendon, strongest and thickest tendon in the body |