The pulling or stretching of the musculoskeletal system to treat fractured bones and dislocated, arthritic, or other diseased joints is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
traction
Traction is the pulling or stretching of the musculoskeletal system to treat fractured bones and dislocated, arthritic, or other diseased joints.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. first degree b. second degree c. third degree d. fourth degree
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a. all primary teeth have erupted and prevent a visual inspection of interproximal surfaces. b. the arches have developed sufficiently to accommodate placement of the image receptor. c. the age of 6, when cooperation is more likely. d. the child presents with signs or symptoms of oral disease.
Which of the following is a hip muscle that abducts the thigh?
A. The gluteus medius B. The gluteus minimus C. The inferior gemellus D. The quadratus femoris