The adductors (brevis, longus, and magnus), gracilis, and pectineus muscles are in the medial group of muscles that move the femur.

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


True

Rationale: See Table 10-3 and Figures 10-7, 10-8 A and B, and 10-24.

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Which statement regarding age as a predisposing factor is false?

A. Children are more susceptible to diseases than adults because of their age. B. Children and the elderly are more susceptible to disease due to age. C. This predisposing factor can be controlled by an individual. D. As people live longer they become more susceptible to disease.

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The changing color of a bruise is caused by the breakdown products of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is broken down into ________, which is a green molecule. ________ is a yellowish-brown molecule, again a breakdown product of hemoglobin.

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What are the attachments of the plantaris?

a. Posterior tibia and fibula to the calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon b. Proximal lateral fibula to the medial foot c. Medial and lateral femoral condyles to the calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon d. Distal posterolateral femur to the calcaneus

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