Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 10 - Section 10.1 - Study Guide - Assess Your Learning Outcomes - Page 371: 9

Answer

Intrinsic muscles of a structure are contained wholly within an area or organ-- with its origin and insertion within the area. Extrinsic muscles have their origins outside the relevant organ or area in/on which they act .

Work Step by Step

Extrinsic tongue muscles : Genioglossus : has its origin on the hyoid bone Hyoglossus: has is origin on superior mental spine of the mandible Intrinsic muscles of the foot: Extensor digitorum brevis Flexor digiti minimi brevis Intrinsic muscles of the hand Opponens digiti minimi Palmar interosseous Extrinsic muscles of the hand Flexor carpi radialis Palmaris longus
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