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sheilaspns

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on: Jun 27, 2018
In an operative report for a patient with pectus excavatum, what anatomical structure is sure to be mentioned?
 
  A) sternum
  B) cranium
  C) heel bone
  D) synovial joint

Question 2

The suffix -ics in the word orthopedics means ________.
 
  A) knowledge; practice
  B) study of
  C) infection of; inflammation of
  D) action; condition


Joy Chen

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct The sternum is the location of the bony deformity pectus excavatum.
B) The cranium is not the location of pectus excavatum.
C) The heel bone is not the location of pectus excavatum.
D) A synovial joint is not the location of pectus excavatum.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) The suffix -logy means the study of.
C) The suffix -itis means inflammation of; infection of.
D) The suffix -ion means action; condition.


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