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Which of the following is (are) not one of the four basic types of tissue in the human body? A. Integumentary D. Osseous B. Connective E. Muscular C. Nervous F. Epithelial - A O How many separate bones are found in the adult human body? A. 180 C. 206 B. 243 D. 257 - C Which one of the following systems distributes oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body? A. Digestive C. Skeletal B. Circulatory D. Urinary - B Which one of the following systems maintains the acid-base balance in t...

The first general rule in diagnostic radiology suggest that a minimum of ______ projections be taken _______ degrees from each other as possible are required for most radiographic procedures. - ANSWER- 2 projections; 90 degrees The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam defines the following positioning term: - ANSWER- Projection A patient is erect with their back to the IR. The left side of the body is turned 45 degrees toward the IR. What is this position? - ANSWER- Left ...

largest, longest bone of upper limb - ANSWER- humerus the proximal humerus articulates with - ANSWER- scapula most proximal part of the humerus - ANSWER- head anatomic neck - ANSWER- narrow constriction superior to the tubercles lesser tubercle - ANSWER- anterior surface greater tubercle - ANSWER- lateral surface groove between the greater and lesser tubercles - ANSWER- intertubercular sulcus surgical neck - ANSWER- The neck of the humerus that is prone to fractures. deltoid tuberosity -...

Identify the number of bones: Phalanges (fingers and thumb) - ANSWER- 14 Identify the number of bones: Metacarpals (palm) - ANSWER- 5 Identify the number of bones: Carpals (wrist) - ANSWER- 8 Identify the number of bones: Total - ANSWER- 27 The two portions of the thumb (first digit) are the: - ANSWER- A. Proximal phalanx B. Distal phalanx The three portions of each finger (second through fifth) are the: - ANSWER- A. Proximal phalanx B. Middle phalanx C. Distal phalanx The three parts ...

How many bones in the hand and wrist - ANSWER- 27 Two portions of the tunmb - ANSWER- Proximal and Distal Three portions of 2nd, 3rd and 4th digit - ANSWER- Proximal, Middle, Distal 3 parts of each Phalanx - ANSWER- Head, Body (shaft), Base 3 parts of each Metacarpal - ANSWER- Base, Body (shaft), Head Name of Joint between the proximal and distal Phalanges of the first Digit - ANSWERDistal Interphalangeal (DIP) Which is the largest of the carpal bones? - ANSWER- Capitate What is the name ...

What is the most common abdominal radiograph? - ANSWER- AP supine often called the KUB (kidneys, ureters, and bladder) Plain radiographs are taken without the use of what? - ANSWER- contrast Acute abdominal series may show what? - ANSWER- bowel obstruction perforations involving: free intraperitoneal air excessive fluid in abdomen intra-abdominal mass air outside the digestive tract - ANSWER- intraperitoneal air how many radiographs are taken on an acute abdominal series? - ANSWER- 2 or...

Which of the following is (are) not one of the four basic types of tissue in the human body? A. Integumentary D. Osseous B. Connective E. Muscular C. Nervous F. Epithelial - ANSWER- A How many separate bones are found in the adult human body? A. 180 C. 206 B. 243 D. 257 - ANSWER- C Which one of the following systems distributes oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body? A. Digestive C. Skeletal B. Circulatory D. Urinary - ANSWER- B Which one of the following systems maintains the...

what is the average weight of the adult human liver - ANSWER- 3-4 lbs or 1.5 kg or 1/36 of total body weight which abdominal quadrant contain the gallbladder - ANSWER- right upper quadrant what is the name of the soft tissue structure that separates the right from left lobe of the liver - ANSWER- falciform ligament which lobe of the liver is larger ? - ANSWER- right other two lobes of the liver - ANSWER- quadrate and caudate true/false: the liver performs more than 100 functions - ANSWER-...

Three (3) Structures that make up the bony thorax - ANSWER-1.Sternum 2.Thoracic Vertebra 3.12 pairs of ribs Term for the long middle aspect of the sternum - ANSWER-Body / Corpus / Gladiolus What is the names for the upper most border of the manubrium? - ANSWER-Jugular notch Suprasternal notch Manubrial notch What is the lower end of the manubrium called? - ANSWER-Sternal angle Age at which the most distal aspect of the sternum ossifies - ANSWER-40 Total sternum length for an average adu...

On average, how many separate bones make up the adult vertebral column? - ANSWER- 26 The spinal cord tapers off to a point distally at the vertebral level of: a. lower L5. b. L2-3 intervertebral space. c. L1-L2. d. L4-5 intervertebral space. - ANSWER- c. L1-L2. Which of the following is the first compensatory spinal curvature to develop in the young child? a. Sacral b. Cervical c. Thoracic d. None of the above - ANSWER- b. Cervical Scoliosis is defined as abnormal or exaggerated: a...