The ________ Muscle Is the Prime Mover of Head Flexion

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Short Answer

The ________ muscle is the prime mover of head flexion, as well as rotation.

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Definitions:

Baby's Head

A reference often used in childbirth to indicate the part of the baby that is delivered first in a normal vaginal delivery.

Birth Process

The series of events that lead to the delivery of a baby, including labor and passage through the birth canal.

Pelvic Inlet

The upper opening of the pelvis, through which structures can pass between the trunk and the legs.

Tibia

A large bone located in the lower leg, also known as the shinbone, that bears much of the body's weight.