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karen

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on: Jun 26, 2018
A condition of stiffening of a joint is:
 
  A) acetabulum.
  B) achondroplasia.
  C) arthralgia.
  D) ankylosis.

Question 2

An open fracture is called:
 
  A) comminuted.
  B) spiral.
  C) compound.
  D) stress.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) The acetabulum is the cup-shaped socket in the pelvis that contains the head of the femur.
B) Achondroplasia is a defect of the cartilage at the end of long bones.
C) Arthralgia is joint pain.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) A comminuted fracture is a shattering of bony fragments.
B) A spiral fracture is a break that winds around the length of a bone.
C) Correct.
D) A stress fracture is one that occurs during normal physical activity.


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karen

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Reply #2 on: Jun 26, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 26, 2018
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