The action that the gluteal (maximus, medius, and minimus) and tensor muscles perform on the femur is ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


abduction

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Which of the following is NOT part of the limbic system?

a. hypothalmus b. hippocampus c. amygdala d. pons

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Which of the following statements regarding cellulose is true?

A. Cellulose is one of the units of a sucrose molecule. B. Cellulose is another name for glucose. C. Cellulose is a source of energy. D. Cellulose can be digested by human digestive enzymes. E. Cellulose provides fiber or "roughage."

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What is the difference between the auricles and the atria?

What will be an ideal response?

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