Which structural feature of the humerus is a common fracture site?

A) intertubercular groove
B) lateral epicondyle
C) anatomical neck
D) lesser tubercle
E) surgical neck


E) surgical neck

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The foramen ovale is found in which bone?

A. The ethmoid B. The sphenoid C. The maxilla D. The occipital E. The temporal

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Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the external jugular vein?

A) It is the best vein to use for right cardiac catheterization. B) It typically is a tributary of the subclavian vein. C) It crosses the sternocleidomastoid muscle superficially. D) Abnormal prominence may indicate heart failure. E) If slashed open in the neck, its lumen may be held open by the investing layer of deep cervical fascia resulting in an air embolus.

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Both the thin and thick filaments change length during muscle fiber shortening

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You are told to take an axillary temperature on a small child. You will place the thermometer ________

A) in the armpit B) in the rectum C) under the tongue D) on the forehead

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