What is the branch of medicine that deals with injuries and disorders of bones, joints, and muscles?

A. Arthrology
B. Orthopedics
C. Podiatry
D. Osteology
E. Pediatrics


B. Orthopedics

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Which of the following is false regarding steroids?

A. They differ in the position of the double covalent bonds between the carbon atoms in the rings. B. They are derived from palmitate. C. They contain a variety of functional groups. D. They have three 6-carbon rings joined to one 5-carbon ring.

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When a person steps on a piece of glass with their right foot, flexor muscles on the left leg and extensor muscles on the right leg will be stimulated to contract.

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

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Cardiac reserve is greater in a nonathletic individual than in a highly trained athlete

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A young girl falls while riding her bicycle. Initially she seems fine, but later she is complaining of severe femoral pain. Where is her pain?

A) Her knee B) Her foot C) Her thigh D) Her lower leg

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