Some Leading Causes of Infant Mortality Are

question 13

Multiple Choice

Some leading causes of infant mortality are

• A)physical birth defects and low birth weight.
• B)accidents and lack of post-natal medical care.
• C)child abuse and poisoning.
• D)high birth weight and poor nutrition.

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Definitions:

Piriformis

A muscle in the gluteal region of the lower limb, which can sometimes be involved in sciatic nerve compression.

Iliacus

A muscle located in the pelvis, part of the iliopsoas group, important for flexing the hip and stabilizing the lower body.

Sartorius

The sartorius is a long, thin, superficial muscle that runs down the length of the thigh in the human body, known for being the longest muscle.

Thorax Muscle

Refers to the muscles located in the chest region that assist with the breathing process and support upper body movements.