Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the surgical neck?

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This area is called the surgical neck because it is the most frequently fractured part of the humerus.

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What part of the brain is responsible for cognition?

A) hypothalamus B) cerebral cortex C) reticular formation D) thalamus

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A ball-and-socket joint is also called an ellipsoidal joint.

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

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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