The second cervical vertebra, which has a unique, peg-like dens process or ondontoid process that projects up into the atlas, providing a pivotal axis for rotational movement of the head
What will be an ideal response?
Axis
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a. Obtain the patient's verbal permission before beginning the physical examination. b. Perform the examination according to the order of the 1997 single organ–system physical examination evidentiary checklist. c. Be sure to use the appropriate tools such as an otoscope and an ophthalmoscope. d. Physically interact with the patient, such as by touching or palpating, listening to or auscultation, looking at or inspecting different parts of the patient's body.
Pharmacy technicians should be on the lookout for:
a. Altered prescriptions. b. Controlled substances. c. Prescription drug addicts. d. DEA counterfeit drug announcements
Why is heme located inside a globin chain pocket surrounded by hydrophobic amino acids?
a. Protects iron from being oxidized to its ferric form b. Necessary for oxygen release to tissues c. Makes hemoglobin insoluble d. Keeps heme from being dissolved
Tobacco use is a risk factor for
A. colon cancer. B. stomach cancer. C. liver cancer. D. oral cancer.