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Anajune7

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The socket in the hip bone where the femur forms a joint is known as the ________.
 
  A) acetabulum
  B) glenoid fossa
  C) calcaneus
  D) foramen magnum

Question 2

Which of the following is a surgical procedure that is used to treat a herniated disk?
 
  A) craniotomy
  B) laminectomy
  C) neurorrhaphy
  D) ventriculoperitonea l shunt



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) The glenoid fossa is the socket in the shoulder.
C) The calcaneus is the heel bone.
D) The foramen magnum is a hole in the base of the skull.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) This surgery is on the cranium, not the spine.
B) Correct The lamina or flat area of the arch of the vertebra is removed.
C) This surgery is on the nerve, not the spine.
D) This surgery treats hydrocephalus, not a herniated disk.



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