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Sufayan.ah

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Fibrous bands running directly from one bone to another that strengthen the joint and help prevent movement in undesirable directions are called:
 
  a. Bursa.
  b. Tendons.
  c. Cartilage.
  d. Ligaments.

Question 2

The nurse notices that a woman in an exercise class is unable to jump rope. The nurse is aware that to jump rope, one's shoulder has to be capable of:
 
  a. Inversion.
  b. Supination.
  c. Protraction.
  d. Circumduction.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Fibrous bands running directly from one bone to another that strengthen the joint and help prevent movement in undesirable directions are called ligaments. The other options are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Circumduction is defined as moving the arm in a circle around the shoulder. The other options are not correct.





 

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