The Mystery Muscle: Palmaris Longus and Evolution in Human Anatomy

The Mystery Muscle: Palmaris Longus and Evolution in Human Anatomy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Health Sciences, Biology

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explores the variability of certain muscles in the human body, focusing on the palmaris longus muscle in the forearm. It discusses the anatomy of the upper limb, the evolutionary reasons for muscle variability, and provides a simple test to check for the presence of the palmaris longus. The video also touches on the clinical use of this muscle's tendon for grafting.

Read more

1 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF