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  1. Oct 9, 2024 · These flat muscles lie deep to the external intercostals. Like the external intercostals, they run from the rib above to the one below, but in an opposite direction (inferoposteriorly). They are continuous with the internal oblique muscle of the abdominal wall.

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  2. Sep 24, 2024 · Ophthalmoplegia refers to the weakness or paralysis of the eye muscles. The condition can affect one or more of the six muscles that keep the eye in place and control its movement. This can lead to eye movement abnormalities.

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  3. Sep 23, 2024 · The agonist is called a "primary mover" or the working muscle contracting during a movement, while the antagonist is the muscle relaxing and lengthening during the same motion. This reverses when...

  4. Sep 23, 2024 · Contraction of Ciliary Muscle: During contraction, the ciliary muscle loosens the tension on the zonular fibers, causing the lens to become rounder. This allows the eye to focus on nearby objects, as a rounder lens has a higher refractive power.

  5. Oct 9, 2024 · The fibers of the external intercostals run obliquely inferior and anterior to the origin. Contraction of the external intercostal muscles elevates the ribs and spreads them apart. The internal intercostal muscles are the deeper set of intercostal muscles.

  6. Sep 20, 2024 · Clonus refers to a reflex response to a muscle stretch that produces involuntary and repetitive muscle contractions. Common causes of clonus include multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries, and more.

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  8. Oct 10, 2024 · Your oblique muscles are a key component of the abdomen as they let you bend sideways and twist your trunk. They also help somewhat with breathing. The top of the obliques connects with the ribs while the lower end connects with the hip bone. Everyone has both internal and external oblique muscles.

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