Define Primary Aging and Secondary Aging, and Offer an Example

question 105

Essay

Define primary aging and secondary aging, and offer an example of each.

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Definitions:

Pubococcygeus

A muscle of the pelvic floor that supports the pelvic organs and is involved in urinary control and sexual function.

Occipital Bone

A bone at the lower back part of the skull, contributing to the cranial cavity's posterior wall and base.

Spinalis Cervicis

The spinalis cervicis is a muscle in the back of the neck that is part of the erector spinae muscle group, aiding in extending the cervical spine (neck).

Longus Colli

A deep muscle of the vertebral column, located in the neck region, responsible for flexing the neck and head.