The Large Muscle That Causes the Downstroke of a Wing

question 37

Multiple Choice

The large muscle that causes the downstroke of a wing is the __ muscle.

• A) pectoralis
• B) psoas
• C) semitendinosus
• D) supracoracoideus

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Definitions:

Greater Omentum

A large apron-like fold of visceral peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach.

Stomach

A muscular, hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract that plays a major role in digestion by breaking down food with acid and enzymes.

Liver

A vital organ that performs essential functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Small Intestine

A long, coiled tube where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.