The flexor digitorum ________ is a muscle that allows the fingers to be curled into a fist because it attaches to distal phalanges II-V.

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


profundus

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Viruses

a. are single-celled microorganisms b. consist only of nucleic acids enclosed by a protein coat c. must invade a host cell in order to carry out metabolism and reproduce d. have characteristics a and c e. have characteristics b and c

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following is a skin receptor for light touch, movement, and vibration?

A) free nerve endings B) lamellated corpuscles C) Pacinian corpuscles D) tactile

Anatomy & Physiology

Infants born prematurely frequently develop respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn because they have too few alveoli to exchange O2 and CO2 efficiently.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Anatomy & Physiology

The delicate connective tissue that surrounds the skeletal muscle fibers and ties adjacent muscle fibers together is the

A) endomysium. B) perimysium. C) epimysium. D) superficial fascia. E) periosteum.

Anatomy & Physiology