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waynest

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on: Jul 17, 2018
The more inferior portion of the patella is referred to as:
 
 superior border
  base
  patellar surface
  apex

Question 2

A fracture to the base of the 1st metacarpal that could include joint subluxation is known as:
 
 Boxer's fracture
  Bennett's fracture
  Colle's fracture
  Smith's fracture


Mochi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

apex

Rationale: The inferior point of the patella is the apex. The superior border of the patella is the base.

Answer to Question 2

Bennett's fracture

Rationale: A fracture specific to the base of the first metacarpal which could include joint subluxation is the Bennett's fracture. The Smith's and Colle's fracture are specific to the wrist and the Boxer's fracture is to the neck of the 5th metacarpal.


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