| The male has been known to nip at the bottom edges of the tentacles in order to cause retraction. |
| Stromal retraction between tumor islands and dermal connective tissue was observed in 12 cases. |
| In addition, an intra-operative lumbar spinal drain was used to facilitate atraumatic dural elevation and temporal lobe retraction. |
| Simultaneously, the actin bundles within filopodia disappear, followed by retraction of these surface extensions. |
| In every case the primary surgical aim was exenteration of retraction pocket disease with or without cholesteatoma. |
| Another role of the scapula involves retraction and protraction along the thoracic wall. |
