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Temporoparietalis
Meaning: A thin scalp muscle above the ear that tightens the scalp.
In practice: Temporoparietalis lies between the front of the scalp muscle and the ear muscles.
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Which word means: A muscle that narrows an opening or tube, such as those squeezing food down the pharynx.
Answer: Constrictor
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Answer: Gastrocnemius
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