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The structure of the human body and the organs and systems that comprise it.

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obturator internus

Anatomy; Muscular

The muscle originates on the medial surface of the obturator membrane, the ischium near the membrane, and the rim of the pubis.

obturator exturnus

Anatomy; Muscular

A flat, triangular muscle, which covers the outer surface of the anterior wall of the pelvis. It is sometimes considered part of the medial compartment of thigh, and sometimes ...

piriformis

Anatomy; Muscular

A muscle in the gluteal region of the lower limb.

abductor

Anatomy; Muscular

Any muscle that moves one part of the body away from another or from the midline of the body.

action potential

Anatomy; Muscular

The change in voltage that occurs across the membrane of a nerve cell.

actin

Anatomy; Muscular

A protein, found in muscles, that plays an important role in the process of contraction.

brachialis

Anatomy; Muscular

A muscle that is situated at the front of the upper arm and contracts to flex the forearm.