When evaluating a PA chest taken on an ambulatory patient, a minimum of _____ ribs should be visible above the diaphragm

6
8
10
12


10

Rationale: An ambulatory chest should be evaluated for inclusion of the entire lung field, no rotation at the SC joints, removal of scapulae from the lung field and a minimum of 10 ribs above the diaphragm.

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The ____ divides muscles into sections called fascicles. 

A. tendon B. aponeurosis C. perimysium D. fascia E. endomysium

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The ligamentum teres femoris is a ligament associated with the knee joint

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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