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    the knee. The MRI shows an oval abnormality that ran alongside of the ligament. However‚ MRI images can appear aggresive and therefore findings can often be mistaken for other knee abnormalities‚ specifically a twisting injury that requires a fractured ligament. A CT (computed tomography) scan excluded a fracture‚ and the thigh bone was intact with a smooth surface showing no signs of trauma.

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    30.2.2 - Principles for Determining Whether a Service is Skilled (Rev. 1‚ 10-01-03) A3-3132.1.B‚ SNF-214.1.B • If the inherent complexity of a service prescribed for a patient is such that it can be performed safely and/or effectively only by or under the general supervision of skilled nursing or skilled rehabilitation personnel‚ the service is a skilled service; e.g.‚ the administration of intravenous feedings and intramuscular injections; the insertion of suprapubic catheters; and ultrasound

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    closely related in their characteristics. Ceratopsians processed a saddle-shaped boney frill that extended from the skull to the neck and typically had horns over the nose and eyes. The most popular was the triceratops‚ which could reach over 26 feet and weigh in excess of twelve metric tons. Their frills served as two major functions. It protected the vulnerable neck from being harmed. The second major function that the frill provided was due to the fact that the frill contained a network of

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    SKELETAL SYSTEM The Arctic wolf’s body is built for long-distance travel and withstand different types of weather than other wolves. The Arctic wolf’s skeleton system is made for them to run‚ jump‚ and catch their prey. The part of the wolf’s skeletal starts with the part of the body that has bones of the limbs‚ skull‚ and a deep chest. 1. The limbs of the wolf include the legs and toes. The wolf has long legs‚ large paws‚ and short toes. The wolf has five toes on the forefeet and four toes on

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    Chapter 8 Marieb

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    Chapter 8 Joints & Skeletal Movement Classification of joints is by functional group (the amount of movement possible)‚ and structural group (how the bones are held together). Functional Group Structural Group Fibrous (bones connected by short‚ fibrous filaments) Cartilagenous (bones connected by cartilage) Synarthrosis (immobile) Suture Amphiarthrosis (slight movement) Syndesmosis cranium -carpal/tarsal bones‚ -btwn radius & ulna Diarthrosis (free mobility) Gomphosis joint btwn teeth & maxilla/mandible

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    unit 4 study guide

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    1. What is the integumentary system and its primary characteristics? System that contains hair‚ skin‚ and oils. It covers the whole body‚ is 7% of weight‚ and is very thin. 2. Describe and give at least one example of each of the functions of the integumentary system. Protection- different barriers to keep pathogens out. Ex- sebum Body temperature regulation- helps with homeostasis. Ex- production of sweat Sensory- receptors in the skin detect different things. Ex- nerve endings detect pain

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    one of the four main ligaments in a person’s knee (Nieman). The knee joint contains four ligaments‚ one tendon‚ and some meniscus and cartilage. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) runs from the femur to the fibula on the inner half of the knee. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs from the femur to the tibia on the outer half of the knee. The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) crosses behind the ACL. The meniscus and cartilage in the knee provide shock absorbing for the knee and helps prevent

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    Basic Anatomical Body

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    body 1. Metabolism‚ anabolism‚ catabolism 2. ICF‚ ECF 3. True 4. False 5. False 6. Parasagittal 7. D‚ effectors 8. A‚ differentiation 9. C‚ hypogastric 10. C‚ 3 11. Axillary-armpit‚ inguinal-groin‚ cervical-neck‚ cranial-skull‚ oral-mouth‚ brachial-arm‚ orbital-eye‚ gluteal-buttock‚ buccal-cheek‚ cixal-hip 12. 1 superior‚ 12 superficial‚ 1superior and 6 lateral‚ 6 lateral‚ 4 posterior‚ 8 ipsilateral‚ 5 medial‚ 4 anterior‚ 2 inferior‚ 10 proximal 13

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    The Knee Joint

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    one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. The knee joins the femur to the tibia. The smaller bone that runs alongside the tibia is the fibula. The patella‚ also known as the knee-cap‚ is another one that makes up the knee joint. I decided to discuss this joint structure because of reoccurring knee injuries. The Knee Joint The knee joint is formed by the articulation of the distal end of the femur and the proximal end of the tibia. The fibula serves as an attachment site

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    involved include‚ the scapula‚ humerus‚ clavicle‚ radius and ulna. As for the leg area‚ the prevalent bones invloved in a rugby tackle include the hip flexor‚ femur and tibia. clavicle makes initial contact on ball carrier During the initial contact of a rugby tackle‚ the tackler’s clavicle should be first to hit the ball carrier’s body. From Femur‚ tibia and fibula extend to produce drive on the ball carrier this point

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