The Structure of the Brain That Controls Such Elementary Reactions

question 128

Multiple Choice

The structure of the brain that controls such elementary reactions as blinking and sucking, as well as vital functions like breathing and sleeping, is called the:

• A) cerebellum.
• B) frontal lobe.
• C) hippocampus.
• D) brain stem.

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Definitions:

Infraspinatus

The infraspinatus is a muscle on the back of the shoulder blade that is involved in the rotation and stabilization of the shoulder joint.

Supraspinatus

A muscle located in the shoulder, part of the rotator cuff, that assists in abduction of the arm.

Subscapularis

A muscle in the shoulder that assists in rotating the arm and stabilizing the shoulder joint.

Teres Major

A muscle located in the upper arm that assists in the rotation and adduction of the arm.