The tibial tuberosity is a secondary site of ossification.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Rationale: See the subsection “Tibia” in the section “Skeletal Anatomy of the Lower Extremity.”

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

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The whole deltoid muscle ________ the humerus

A) abducts B) flexes C) pronates D) rotates E) inverts

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A nurse tends to a patient with a sunburn. Upon examination, she sees blisters and red skin. What type of burn does the patient most likely have?

A) first-degree burn B) second-degree burn C) third-degree burn D) fourth-degree burn

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Coordination of skeletal muscle activity is one of the functions of the cerebellum. Another is ________

A) conscious control of skeletal muscle B) processing sensory information from the integument C) control of balance and equilibrium D) relaying visual information to the primary visual cortex

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