sacroiliac‚ a fused joint at the connection between the lower portion of the spinal column and the pelvic bones. The sacrum and the coccyx (the tailbone) are the bottom portion of the spine that make the connection to the pelvis; the presence of a ligament connecting the sacrum to the pelvis is not a typical joint‚ as the pelvic structure is capable of very little flexion or extension on its own. The pelvis also protects the lower organs of the abdomen‚ particularly those of the renal and intestinal
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The extremity was then prepped and draped in the usual fashion . A standard posterior arthroscopic portal was created and the camera was introduced. First the back of the joint was inspected and this did not show any evidence of damage. The anterior ligament structures were normal. The biceps attachment and its transit through the joint were normal. Subscapularis was intact with no abnormality. Old scarring of the rotator cuff was noted. But all looked as it should. Nothing abnormal was seen. The
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Chapter 16 Notes The heart lies in the mediastinum and is surrounded by a doubled layered membrane called the pericardium. The outer most layer of the pericardium is called the fibrous pericardium‚ which anchors the heart to surrounding structures. The inner layer is called the serous pericardium and is composed of two layers. The outer portion is called the parietal pericardium‚ the inner portion is called the visceral pericardium (epicardium). Epicardium- outer most layer of the heart wall
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descriptions. Color-coding of the bones will aid in identification as the skull is seen from different positions. Cranium This rounded chamber that encloses the brain is composed of eight distinct cranial bones. * The frontal bone forms the forehead‚ the anterior of the skull’s roof‚ and the roof of the eye orbit (socket). The frontal sinuses (air spaces) communicate with the nasal cavities (see Figs. 3-7 and 3-8). These sinuses and others near the nose are described as paranasal sinuses. * The two parietal bones
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ST.JOSEPH’S CO-ED SCHOOL PROJECT ON BIOLOGY HORMONAL DISORDER OF THYROID GLAND CERTIFICATE This is to certify that SIDDHI AGRAWAL of class XI A Has completed a project in biology on the topic HORMONAL DISORDER: THYROID in the session 2012-13 under the guidance of DEVAMITA TEACHER as per the CBSE guidelines ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I SIDDHI AGRAWAL express my
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central nervous system. D) autonomic nervous system. E) afferent nervous system. Answer: C 2) The ________ is a strand of fibrous tissue that provides longitudinal support as a component of the coccygeal ligament. A) conus medullaris B) filum terminale C) cauda equina D) dorsal root E) ventral root Answer: B 3) Spinal nerves are A) purely sensory. B) purely motor
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How can a lack of dorsiflexion lead to shoulder pain in a person who plays volleyball? I am going to start by imagining a student who would walk into my tennis club for a lesson. This student would tell me about a shoulder discomfort that surfaces especially when performing overhead motions. I would then find out that she has been a volleyball player for quite some time. During my evaluation‚ which would include walking and light running‚ I would notice poor ankle dorsiflexion (maybe due to an
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THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM [1] On a front direct projection of the thorax X-ray the expansion of the left contour of the middle shadow in its lower department is present. What department of the heart is enlarged? A. Auricle of the left atrium B. Right ventricle C. Left atrium D. Right atrium E. Left ventricle The middle shadow on a front direct projection of the thorax X-ray is formed by the heart and vessels diverging from it. The middle shadow of left contour is formed by four arches.
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Anatomy of the Thorax MCQ and Spotter Hint: Cross section: Which artery (vein also indicated)? The correct answer is: Internal thoracic artery Click on the correct name for this structure: The correct answer is: Descending aorta Click on the correct name for this structure The correct answer is: Rib: head The correct answer is: Pulmonary artery The correct answer is: Sternum: xiphoid process The correct answer is: Posterior intercostal artery The correct answer is: Brachiocephalic artery
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Anandhini Narayanan Mrs. Polesiak English 9 Accelerated 11 April 2012 Orthopedic Surgeon: The Career of Bones With our technology-advancing society‚ the numbers of existing careers are greatly increasing. In today’s culture there is a diverse spectrum of careers ranging from musician to proctologist. When choosing a career‚ one usually identifies their skills‚ in order for their expertise to be utilized in a job. Every career is vital and necessary‚ because it benefits the society as a whole;
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