Describe a "gliding" joint and give an example

What will be an ideal response?


Gliding joints allow for one bone to glide over the surface of another bone. Examples of gliding joints are the wrist and ankle.

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The term "holistic" has its roots in what ancient language?

a. Latin b. English c. Greek d. French

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At their anterior ends, the labia majora form the ________ _________, which is a fatty area that overlies the pubic symphysis. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following describes alphabetic filing systems?

A) A master patient index is required. B) Files expand at an even rate. C) Record security is high. D) Changed patient names are cross-referenced.

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Which of the following is a concern with the ear drum?

A. packing wax into the ear canal B. damaging the ear drum during cleaning C. use of cotton tipped applicators during cleaning D. all of the above

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