Rings of Muscle in the Digestive Tract That Can Open

question 4

Multiple Choice

Rings of muscle in the digestive tract that can open and close,regulating the movement of food into or out of parts of the digestive system are:

• A)Rumens
• B)Sphincters
• C)Chymes
• D)Villi
• E)Uvulas

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Definitions:

Gemellus

A term referring to one of a pair of small muscles located in the buttocks, involved in the rotation of the thigh.

Hip Muscle

The hip muscle is part of a group of muscles around the hip joint that supports movement and stability of the hip, including flexors, extensors, abductors, and adductors.

Piriformis

A muscle in the gluteal region of the lower limb, which can sometimes be involved in sciatic nerve compression.

Iliacus

A muscle located in the pelvis, part of the iliopsoas group, important for flexing the hip and stabilizing the lower body.