Describe the positions of the thumbs and the palms of the hands in the anatomic position

What will be an ideal response?


Thumbs point out, palms face forward.

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The iliac crest extends from the anterior superior iliac spine to the

A. anterior inferior iliac spine. B. posterior inferior iliac spine. C. anterior gluteal line. D. posterior gluteal line. E. posterior superior iliac spine.

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

1. Vitamin C supplements are sometimes given to women to help prevent osteoporosis. 2. An improperly treated epiphyseal fracture can result in the affected limb being shorter than normal. 3. The bones of the middle ear are part of the axial skeleton. 4. There are more bones in the axial skeleton than in the appendicular skeleton. 5. The occipital bone is the bone in the back of the skull.

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Epithelial tissues have an attached (basal) border and a free (apical) border. This arrangement is known as

A. polarity. B. bilateral symmetry. C. lateral flexibility. D. proximal orientation. E. distal orientation.

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A decrease in total peripheral resistance would cause blood flow to ________.

A. remain unchanged B. increase C. decrease

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