What three functions are accomplished by the muscles of the pelvic floor?

In addition to acting to flex the spine and compress the abdominal contents, the abdominal muscles are extremely important in protecting and containing the abdominal viscera. What is it about the arrangement of these muscles that makes them so well suited for their job?

What is an aponeurosis? Give two examples.

Distinguish betweena. direct and indirect muscle attachments andb. a tendon and an aponeurosis.

Explain the general relationship between the muscles that flex and extend the wrist, including their location on the body.

On which bones do the four rotator cuff muscles originate and insert?

A(n)____develops when an organ protrudes through an abnormal opening.

Elongated bursae that reduce friction and surround the tendons that cross the posterior and anterior surfaces of the wrist form___.

Assume you have a 10-lb weight in your right hand. Explain why it is easier to flex the right elbow when your forearm is supinated than when it is pronated.