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Quadratus Femoris
Musculus quadratus femoris
A short, flat muscle of the hip that rotates the thigh outward and helps stabilize the hip joint.
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| Quadratus Femoris | Xiphoid Cartilage | Yellow Bone Marrow | Zygomaticus Major |
List of 16-letter Body Parts
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Xiphoid Cartilage
The cartilaginous tip of the xiphoid process in young people, before it ossifies, providing flexibility at the inferior sternum.
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Yellow Bone Marrow
Medulla ossium flava
A fatty tissue found in the central cavities of long bones, serving as an energy reserve and a backup site for blood cell production.
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Zygomaticus Major
Musculus zygomaticus major
A facial muscle that draws the corner of the mouth upward and outward, producing the characteristic action of smiling.
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