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Muscular

The system in the body composed of muscle cells and tissues that bring about movement of an organ or part of the body.

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Muscular

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 considered part of the ...

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.

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