Extremely Old Pulsars That Have Experienced Large Amounts of Mass

question 60

Short Answer

Extremely old pulsars that have experienced large amounts of mass transfer may become _______________ pulsars.

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Definitions:

Sternomastoid

A muscle in the side of the neck that acts to rotate the head to the opposite side or bend it to the same side.

Mylohyoid

A muscle in the floor of the mouth that supports the tongue and elevates the hyoid bone.

Pectoralis Group

A group of muscles located on the chest, including the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, important for the movement of the shoulder.

Ventral Surface

The front or belly side of the body in animals, opposite of the dorsal surface.