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ExSci: Basic Terminology
Culminating Assignment
Created By:Naveed Mazumder
Protraction and Retraction
Protraction is moving in a forward position.
An example of protration is when you would stick your head outwards.
Retraction is moving in a backward position.
An example of retraction is moving your head backwards
The video on the right is a lady who is protracting then retracting her jaw.
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