The ________ (letter F) lies just above the trachea; it moves air in and out of the trachea and produces the sounds of the voice.
larynx
The larynx is also called the voice box because it contains the vocal cords, which produce the sounds of the voice.
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Match the following postural muscles with their stabilization functions
1. Tibialis posterior 2. Transversus abdominis 3. Lumbar multifidus 4. Psoas major 5. Lower trapezius 6. Cervical intrinsics (longus coli and semispinalis) a) Stabilizes anterior lumbar spine and seats femoral head into hip socket. b) Compresses abdominal viscera and stabilizes lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints. c) Stabilizes cervical spine and lengthens cervical curve. d) Lifts medial arch and stabilizes ankle. e) Stabilizes posterior lumbar spine. f) Maintains neutral position of scapulae against ribs.
Your patient is a 22-year-old female with an altered mental status. She is confused, has pale and sweaty skin, and is breathing normally. Friends state they don't know her exact medical history but say "she never eats sugar." You suspect this patient is experiencing a:
A) respiratory emergency. B) diabetic emergency. C) behavioral emergency. D) seizure.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance tables tied weight to longevity for the purposes of assigning risk to life insurance.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What are the instruments pictured here?
A. Dilators B. Forceps C. Hemostats D. Probes E. Retractors