Anatomists Learned That the Brain Is Made Up of Many

question 182

Multiple Choice

Anatomists learned that the brain is made up of many distinct areas or "parts" by cutting apart autopsied human and animal brains and then examining them under a microscope. This procedure being used is known as

• A) laterization.
• B) neural induction.
• C) corticalization.
• D) dissection.

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Definitions:

Masseter Muscle

A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of solid foods, connecting the lower jawbone to the cheekbone.

Orbicularis Oris

A complex of muscles in the face that encircles the mouth, controlling movements like closing or puckering the lips.

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek that acts to compress the cheek against the teeth and is used in blowing and sucking motions.

Medial Excursion

Medial excursion is the movement of a body part toward the median plane of the body, often used to describe movements of the jaw or limbs.