In addition to flexion of the lesser four toes, the flexor digitorum longus is also an agonist in _____.

A. ankle dorsiflexion and subtalar eversion
B. ankle dorsiflexion and subtalar inversion
C. ankle plantar flexion and subtalar eversion
D. ankle plantar flexion and subtalar inversion


D. ankle plantar flexion and subtalar inversion

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Fill in the blank with the correct medical term

Dorothy is seen by her doctor for her yearly physical. She is 68 years old, and she feels well, except for pain in her right knee. The medical term for joint pain is _____________ (1). This pain occurs mainly when she is going down steps. On examination of her right knee, the doctor finds signs consistent with chronic inflammation of the joint. The medical term for this is _____________ (2). For this he prescribes the use of ibuprofen, which is in the class of drugs called _____________ (3). During examination, Dorothy’s doctor also notices that she has an abnormal hump at the upper back. He informs her that this is an abnormal curvature of the spine called _____________ (4). This abnormal curvature can be associated with thinning of the bones, also known as _____________ (5).

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Which of the following is TRUE about preeclampsia?

A) It usually occurs in the first trimester. B) It is never a life-threatening condition for the fetus. C) Family history of preeclampsia on the man's or woman's side is a risk factor. D) The incidence of preeclampsia is higher for second- and third-time mothers.

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Delivering sharp, short blows to the surface of the chest:

a. Auscultation b. Percussion c. Stridor d. Rales e. Expectoration

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Pain of many muscles:

a. myositis b. polymyalgia

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