The rod was threaded directly to the top of the exciter and to the base of the reference force transducer, making difficult orientation, tedious alignment and customization of stinger lengths a part of every test. The through-hole armature design eliminates these problems.
The nasalis is a sphincter-like muscle of the nose whose function is to compress the nasal cartilages. It is the muscle responsible for flaring of the nostrils. Some people can use it to close the nostrils to prevent entry of water when underwater. It consists of two parts, transverse and alar :
The orbicularis oris muscle is a sphincter muscle that encircles the mouth. It lies between the skin and the mucous membranes of the lips, extending upward to the nose and down to the region between the lower lip and chin. It is sometimes called the kissing muscle because it causes the lips to close and pucker. The orbicularis oris muscle is a sphincter muscle that encircles the mouth.