During surgery, the removal of material or growths from a cavity's surface is known as ________________________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


curettage

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

When the surrounding temperature is low, heat is lost from the body by means of

a. radiation. b. conduction/convection. c. nonshivering thermogenesis. d. both radiation and conduction/convection are correct. e. all of these answers.

Anatomy & Physiology

Inflammation of the gums is called ________.

A. dental caries B. halitosis C. gingivitis D. pyorrhea

Anatomy & Physiology

Most knee ligaments become taut upon extension of the joint, except for one. Which knee ligament becomes taut upon flexion of the joint, and prevents hyperflexion of the joint?

a. anterior cruciate ligament b. posterior cruciate ligament c. patellar ligament d. tibial collateral ligament

Anatomy & Physiology

What anchors thin and elastic filaments in place within the myofibril?

A) Z disc B) I band C) A band D) M line

Anatomy & Physiology