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Which condition leads to the straightening of lumbar curvature?
Which condition leads to the straightening of lumbar curvature?
What characterizes the abnormal exaggeration of lumbar lordosis?
What characterizes the abnormal exaggeration of lumbar lordosis?
In which condition is the abnormal exaggeration of dorsal kyphosis commonly observed?
In which condition is the abnormal exaggeration of dorsal kyphosis commonly observed?
What leads to the straightening of lumbar curvature in longstanding cases?
What leads to the straightening of lumbar curvature in longstanding cases?
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Which condition is associated with the normal curvature of the vertebral column known as cervical lordosis?
Which condition is associated with the normal curvature of the vertebral column known as cervical lordosis?
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What are the parts that can differentiate between vertebrae along the vertebral column?
What are the parts that can differentiate between vertebrae along the vertebral column?
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Which cervical vertebrae allows head nodding “yes”?
Which cervical vertebrae allows head nodding “yes”?
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What is the characteristic feature of the Axis (C2) vertebrae?
What is the characteristic feature of the Axis (C2) vertebrae?
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Which joint is located on each side of the four cervical discs between levels C3 and C7 in the spine?
Which joint is located on each side of the four cervical discs between levels C3 and C7 in the spine?
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What is the composition of the disc between the cervical vertebrae?
What is the composition of the disc between the cervical vertebrae?
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Which muscle has its origin at the sternum and clavicle, and insertion at the mastoid process of the skull?
Which muscle has its origin at the sternum and clavicle, and insertion at the mastoid process of the skull?
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What are dermatomes and myotomes used to detect?
What are dermatomes and myotomes used to detect?
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Which autoimmune disease is characterized by primary affection of synovial joints and is more common in females?
Which autoimmune disease is characterized by primary affection of synovial joints and is more common in females?
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What is the primary aim of the criteria used to detect early cases of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the primary aim of the criteria used to detect early cases of rheumatoid arthritis?
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What is the most common joint deformity associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the most common joint deformity associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
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Which antibody, when positive, is considered high positive if it is more than 3 folds the upper limit?
Which antibody, when positive, is considered high positive if it is more than 3 folds the upper limit?
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What is the role of corticosteroids in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the role of corticosteroids in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
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What is the relative incidence of joint involvement in rheumatoid arthritis, with MCP and PIP joints of hands & MTP of feet being affected in 90% of cases?
What is the relative incidence of joint involvement in rheumatoid arthritis, with MCP and PIP joints of hands & MTP of feet being affected in 90% of cases?
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What is the prevalence range of subclinical inflammation of the gut in AS patients?
What is the prevalence range of subclinical inflammation of the gut in AS patients?
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Which of the following is a common cardiac abnormality in AS patients?
Which of the following is a common cardiac abnormality in AS patients?
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What is the most common ophthalmic disorder occurring in AS cases?
What is the most common ophthalmic disorder occurring in AS cases?
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What does an electromyogram measure?
What does an electromyogram measure?
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What is the main purpose of nerve conduction studies?
What is the main purpose of nerve conduction studies?
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What anatomical site does myasthenia gravis affect?
What anatomical site does myasthenia gravis affect?
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Which medication used for rheumatoid arthritis is known for its potential teratogenic effects and requires a chest X-ray before administration?
Which medication used for rheumatoid arthritis is known for its potential teratogenic effects and requires a chest X-ray before administration?
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What is the most common side effect of Methotrexate used for rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the most common side effect of Methotrexate used for rheumatoid arthritis?
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Which biological treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is associated with the need for a tuberculin test before administration?
Which biological treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is associated with the need for a tuberculin test before administration?
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What is a common symptom of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
What is a common symptom of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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What is the male to female ratio in Ankylosing Spondylitis?
What is the male to female ratio in Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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Which part of the spine is most often affected by inflammation in Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Which part of the spine is most often affected by inflammation in Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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Which type of nerve injury is characterized by focal demyelination and/or ischemia, with recovery potentially occurring within hours to months?
Which type of nerve injury is characterized by focal demyelination and/or ischemia, with recovery potentially occurring within hours to months?
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What is the characteristic feature of carpal tunnel syndrome?
What is the characteristic feature of carpal tunnel syndrome?
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What is the provocative test used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome?
What is the provocative test used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome?
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What is the treatment approach for double crush syndrome of the median nerve?
What is the treatment approach for double crush syndrome of the median nerve?
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Which condition is characterized by trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, gout, acromegaly, and amyloidosis as causes?
Which condition is characterized by trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, gout, acromegaly, and amyloidosis as causes?
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What type of nerve injury involves broken axons and myelin sheaths with partial or fully intact surrounding stroma?
What type of nerve injury involves broken axons and myelin sheaths with partial or fully intact surrounding stroma?
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What is the prognosis for spontaneous recovery in neurotmesis without surgical intervention?
What is the prognosis for spontaneous recovery in neurotmesis without surgical intervention?
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What are the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome?
What are the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome?
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