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What is the primary function of the medial and lateral meniscus in the knee?
What is the primary function of the medial and lateral meniscus in the knee?
- To provide lubrication
- To enhance muscle strength
- To facilitate bone growth
- To absorb shock (correct)
The rotator cuff is composed of four muscles that all perform medial rotation of the arm.
The rotator cuff is composed of four muscles that all perform medial rotation of the arm.
False (B)
What movement is described by bringing the foot back down to the floor from a flexed position?
What movement is described by bringing the foot back down to the floor from a flexed position?
Extension
Dorsiflexion refers to bringing the toes __________ to the ankle.
Dorsiflexion refers to bringing the toes __________ to the ankle.
Match the joint movements with their definitions:
Match the joint movements with their definitions:
Which layer of the meninges is the innermost layer that is very thin and contains many blood vessels?
Which layer of the meninges is the innermost layer that is very thin and contains many blood vessels?
The arachnoid mater is the toughest layer of the meninges.
The arachnoid mater is the toughest layer of the meninges.
What is the function of the subarachnoid space?
What is the function of the subarachnoid space?
A network of intersecting nerves formed by the merging of ventral rami is called a ______.
A network of intersecting nerves formed by the merging of ventral rami is called a ______.
Match the following plexuses with their primary body regions innervated:
Match the following plexuses with their primary body regions innervated:
