Which of the following is largest and most easily recognized on the lateral portion of a cross-section at the level of the middle thoracic vertebrae?

A) esophagus
B) lungs
C) trachea
D) heart
E) thymus


B) lungs

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When two bones grow together across a joint to form a single bone, this is called a ________.

A. gomphosis B. synostosis C. suture D. symphysis E. syndesmosis

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Match the nerve or plexus with its appropriate description.Tibial nerve

A. Innervates the iliopsoas, sartorius, and quadriceps femoris B. Innervates the muscles that adduct the thigh C. Innervates the anterior and lateral muscles of the leg D. Branches to form the medial and lateral plantar nerves E. Innervates muscles of the pelvic floor

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Low dosages of aspirin inhibit clotting by blocking the formation of which of the following?

A) vitamin K B) factor X C) factor VIII D) thrombin E) thromboxane A2

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