One function of muscles is to hold the bones tightly together in order to ________  the joints.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


stabilize

Muscles hold the bones together to stabilize the joints.

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How is the force applied to the rails while the aerial device is under a load?

A. Compression to the top section rails and tension to the bottom section rails B. Compression to the bed section rails and tension to the top section rails C. Compression at the turntable rails and tension to the top section rails D. Compression to the top section rails and tension to the turntable rails

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Alcohol pads or alcohol wipes, containing a ____% isopropyl alcohol solution, are used prior to the puncture to disinfect the patient's skin at the site of needle insertion.

A. 50 B. 60 C. 70 D. 85

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What procedure might be performed to completely close a vessel?

A) catheterization B) cauterization C) diversion D) embolization

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