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  2. Digastric muscle - Wikipedia

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    The digastric muscle (also digastricus) (named digastric as it has two 'bellies') is a bilaterally paired suprahyoid muscle located under the jaw.Its posterior belly is attached to the mastoid notch of temporal bone, and its anterior belly is attached to the digastric fossa of mandible; the two bellies are united by an intermediate tendon which is held in a loop that attaches to the hyoid bone.

  3. Muscles of mastication - Wikipedia

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    The four classical muscles of mastication elevate the mandible (closing the jaw) and move it forward/backward and laterally, facilitating biting and chewing. Other muscles are responsible for opening the jaw, namely the geniohyoid, mylohyoid, and digastric muscles (the lateral pterygoid may play a role).

  4. Human digestive system - Wikipedia

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    As the esophagus does not have the same protection from acid as the stomach, any failure of this sphincter can lead to heartburn. Diaphragm The diaphragm is an important part of the body's digestive system.

  5. Monogastric - Wikipedia

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    A monogastric organism has a simple single-chambered stomach (one stomach). Examples of monogastric omnivores include humans, pigs, hamsters and rats.Furthermore, there are monogastric carnivores such as cats. [1]

  6. Glossary of biology - Wikipedia

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    This glossary of biology terms is a list of definitions of fundamental terms and concepts used in biology, the study of life and of living organisms.It is intended as introductory material for novices; for more specific and technical definitions from sub-disciplines and related fields, see Glossary of cell biology, Glossary of genetics, Glossary of evolutionary biology, Glossary of ecology ...

  7. Digestion - Wikipedia

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    Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food compounds into small water-soluble components so that they can be absorbed into the blood plasma.In certain organisms, these smaller substances are absorbed through the small intestine into the blood stream.

  8. Mandible - Wikipedia

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    Below the mental spine is an oval depression (the digastric fossa of the mandible) where the digastric muscle attaches. [7] Extending backward and upward on either side from the lower symphysis is a ridge called the mylohyoid line , where the mylohyoid muscle attaches; a small part of the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle attaches to the ...

  9. Gastrointestinal tract - Wikipedia

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    The gastrointestinal tract (GI tract, digestive tract, alimentary canal) is the tract or passageway of the digestive system that leads from the mouth to the anus.The GI tract contains all the major organs of the digestive system, in humans and other animals, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.