The primary weight-bearing area of the acetabulum is the ____________________ portion

a. superior-medial
b. inferior
c. inferior-medial
d. Weight is evenly borne throughout the entire surface of the acetabulum.


ANS: A
The primary weight-bearing surface of the acetabulum, or dome of the acetabulum, is located on the superior portion of the lunate surface. The lunate surface is slightly medial to the midline of the acetabulum.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of an extra dose error?

A) A dose given in excess of the total number of times ordered by the physician B) A dose given on the basis of an expired order C) A dose given of a brand name drug after a generic version has become available D) A dose given after a drug has been put on hold

Health Professions

Passive RFID tags have ranges from about ____.

A. 1 to 12 inches B. 2 to 24 inches C. 1/3 inch to 19 feet D. 1/2 inch to 30 feet

Health Professions

Determine the dosage to administer. Ordered:      pravastatin 20 mg daily hsOn hand:      pravastatin 10 mg tabletsGiven:            __________

What will be an ideal response?

Health Professions

If a patient in the reception area suddenly stops breathing and medical staff are not immediately available, the receptionist should be prepared to begin administering ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Health Professions