The Function of the Iliopsoas Is To

question 243

Multiple Choice

The function of the iliopsoas is to:

• A)flex the thigh
• B)extend the thigh
• C)extend the ilium
• D)abduct the ilium

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Definitions:

Meninges

The three layers of protective tissue (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Central Canal

A fluid-filled channel in the center of the spinal cord, part of the central nervous system's cavity.

Excitatory Signals

Neural impulses that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing and transmitting its message to another neuron.

Inhibitory Signals

Chemical or electrical signals that decrease the likelihood of a neuron firing, thus reducing the activity of neural circuits.