depressors
Instruments pressing down
Depressors are things that push down or lower something.
In anatomy, depressor muscles pull body parts downward—the depressor anguli oris pulls down the corner of the mouth.
Medical instruments called depressors hold tissue out of the way: The doctor used a tongue depressor to examine her throat.
Substances that slow bodily functions are also depressors: central nervous system depressors include alcohol and sedatives.
Drugs that calm
- barbituratesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- tranquilizersDrugs that calm nerves
- anestheticsSensation-eliminating drugs
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
benzodiazepines · alcohol · nervous system · downers · hypnotics · muscle relaxants · anticonvulsants · chloroform
Muscle that raises
- trapeziusDiamond-shaped back muscle
- scapulaeFlat posterior shoulder bones
- pectoralisAnterior thoracic muscle
- latissimusBroad back muscle
rhomboids · serratus · deltoid · teres · antagonist · shoulder blade · mandibular
Pivoting bar for lifting
- plungerSuction device for clogs
- pedalFoot-operated lever
- buttonDisc through a hole
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
trigger · piston · damper · valve · switch · brake · pushrod · spring
Flat cutting edge
- spatulaFlat-bladed kitchen tool
- applicatorTool for applying substances
- wooden stickRigid timber length
- popsicle stickFrozen dessert's wooden handle
medical device · laryngoscope · retractor · speculum · probe · diagnostic tool
sedatives
Drugs that calm
- barbituratesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- tranquilizersDrugs that calm nerves
- anestheticsSensation-eliminating drugs
opioids · benzodiazepines · alcohol · nervous system · downers · hypnotics · muscle relaxants · anticonvulsants · chloroform · ether
levator
Muscle that raises
- trapeziusDiamond-shaped back muscle
- scapulaeFlat posterior shoulder bones
- pectoralisAnterior thoracic muscle
latissimus · rhomboids · serratus · deltoid · teres · antagonist · shoulder blade · mandibular
lever
Pivoting bar for lifting
actuator · trigger · piston · damper · valve · switch · brake · pushrod · spring · mechanism
blade
Flat cutting edge
- spatulaFlat-bladed kitchen tool
- applicatorTool for applying substances
- wooden stickRigid timber length
popsicle stick · medical device · laryngoscope · retractor · speculum · probe · diagnostic tool
depressorsstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
vasopressors · elevators · activators · uppers · boosters
- tongue depressorFlat stick for viewing throat