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What is the main function of a bursa?
What is the main function of a bursa?
- To provide a cushion between bones and tendons and/or muscles around a joint (correct)
- To produce blood for the body
- To provide support and protection to the skeleton
- To store minerals in the body
How many bones are estimated to be present in the human skeleton at birth?
How many bones are estimated to be present in the human skeleton at birth?
- 250
- 270 (correct)
- 206
- 220
What is the main function of skeletal muscles?
What is the main function of skeletal muscles?
- To store minerals in the body
- To move the body skeleton (correct)
- To control the flow of substances within the lumens of hollow organs
- To produce blood for the body
What type of muscle is controlled involuntarily?
What type of muscle is controlled involuntarily?
What is the main function of joints?
What is the main function of joints?
What is a characteristic feature of skeletal and cardiac muscles?
What is a characteristic feature of skeletal and cardiac muscles?
What is the term used to describe all body tissue except bones?
What is the term used to describe all body tissue except bones?
What is the term used to describe a traumatic injury to the tissues beneath the skin without a break in the skin?
What is the term used to describe a traumatic injury to the tissues beneath the skin without a break in the skin?
What is the term used to describe the discoloration under the skin caused by blood leaking into the surrounding soft tissues?
What is the term used to describe the discoloration under the skin caused by blood leaking into the surrounding soft tissues?
What is the term used to describe the swelling as a result of inflammation or abnormal fluid under the skin?
What is the term used to describe the swelling as a result of inflammation or abnormal fluid under the skin?
What is the term used to describe the stretching or tearing of a muscle resulting from overstretching or overexertion?
What is the term used to describe the stretching or tearing of a muscle resulting from overstretching or overexertion?
What is the term used to describe a joint injury involving damage to supporting ligaments and partial or temporary dislocation of bone ends?
What is the term used to describe a joint injury involving damage to supporting ligaments and partial or temporary dislocation of bone ends?
What type of traction involves the use of metal rods or plates to directly pull on the affected bone?
What type of traction involves the use of metal rods or plates to directly pull on the affected bone?
Which type of traction typically uses adhesive plaster applied to the skin to indirectly pull the body part?
Which type of traction typically uses adhesive plaster applied to the skin to indirectly pull the body part?
For what condition would Braun Splint Traction be used?
For what condition would Braun Splint Traction be used?
Which traction method is used specifically for femoral fractures and hip injuries in children below 4 years old?
Which traction method is used specifically for femoral fractures and hip injuries in children below 4 years old?
What is the intended application of Buck's Extension Traction?
What is the intended application of Buck's Extension Traction?
In which condition would Halo Pelvic Girdle Traction be used?
In which condition would Halo Pelvic Girdle Traction be used?
