Identify two ways that the thumb differs from the other four fingers

What will be an ideal response?


The thumb has only two phalanges while each of the four fingers has three phalanges and the thumb has a saddle joint at its base rather than an ellipsoid joint.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The heart sends returned blood to the lungs, where oxygen is exhaled and carbon dioxide is inhaled.

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

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Healthy Hospital, a 150-bed hospital, discharged 5,250 patients during the year. The average length of stay for these patients was 8 days, and the bed occupancy rate was 74%. The indirect bed turnover rate, correct to one decimal place, is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What depth would be best when using a lancet to produce high blood flow on a healthy adult patient?

A. 1.5 mm B. 1.75 mm C. 2.0 mm D. 1.0 mm

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