In the context of wrist and hand movements, opposition refers to the movement of the thumb across the palmar aspect to oppose any or all of the phalanges.

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


True

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A) fat weight B) height and weight C) body mass index D) body density

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Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now becoming short of breath. Which of the following is likely to be the best strategy for dealing with Ramon's symptom?

A. waiting an hour to see if his condition improves B. self-treatment with over-the-counter pain medication C. calling a physician's office for advice D. going to an emergency room

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Which type of fracture occurs because the bone is diseased or weakened?

a. stress fracture b. pathologic fracture c. spiral fracture d. oblique fracture

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The correct abbreviation for tuberculosis is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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