Depression - e-Anatomy

Depression refers to lowering a body part. For instance, moving shoulder girdle inferiorly or lowering the forearm by extending the elbow joint, when arms hang on the side of the body in the normal anatomical position.

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Human anatomy 2

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Depression

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Human anatomy 1

General Anatomy >
Movements >
Depression

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

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