Following a left radical mastectomy, a woman is unable to abduct her arm more than 90 degrees. Which of the following structures do you suspect was injured during the surgical procedure?
A) dorsal scapular nerve
B) long thoracic nerve
C) suprascapular nerve
D) serratus posterior superior muscle
E) rotator cuff component of the shoulder joint capsule
Ans: B
You might also like to view...
A child suffering from the thyroid gland’s inability to produce normal levels of growth hormone at birth can develop the condition called: __________________ .
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which cell type(s) below are associated with lysis of tumor cells?
A) Lymphokine activated killer (LAK) lymphocytes B) Monocyte/macrophages C) Neutrophils D) Eosinophils E) All of the above
When you worry about failure rather than going on the offensive, your fear creates muscular tension that disrupts the fluidity of your athletic maneuvers.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
You are using the mnemonic OPQRST to assess a patient's pain. Which of the following statements reflects the "O" component?
A). "It seems to travel down my leg to my foot." B). "I had just started jogging when I first felt the pain in my leg." C). "I would rate the pain as an 8 out of 10." D). "The pain feels like a sharp burning sensation."