Skilled Gymnasts and Divers Can Perform Smooth and Expertly Coordinated

question 178

Multiple Choice

Skilled gymnasts and divers can perform smooth and expertly coordinated muscular movements thanks largely to their

• A) occipital lobes.
• B) amygdala.
• C) medulla.
• D) cerebellum.

Describe the action and anatomy of specific muscles of the head and neck that elevate ribs and flex and rotate the neck.

Distinguish the unique muscle of mastication responsible for depressing and protracting the mandible.

Recognize the roles of muscles in speech and swallowing.

Identify the nerve innervation of the muscles of mastication.

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