Which Muscle Is Called the Praying Muscle Because Bilateral Contraction

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which muscle is called the praying muscle because bilateral contraction flexes the neck to bring the head down in a bow often used while praying?

• A) Platysma
• B) Medial pterygoid
• C) Splenius capitis
• D) Sternocleidomastoid

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