Human Anatomy
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Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
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Chapter 8, Problem 5CRCAQ
The most common bone fracture in people under 75 years old is a wrist fracture, either fracture of the scaphoid or fracture of the distal radius (Colles' fracture). This injury results from falling on an outstretched hand. Why is the radius injured in this type of fall and not the ulna?
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Human Anatomy
Ch. 8 - Which part of the scapula articulates with the...Ch. 8 - How is the pectoral girdle attached to the axial...Ch. 8 - Name the three fossae of the scapula, and describe...Ch. 8 - Prob. 4CYUCh. 8 - For each of the features listed, identify (a) the...Ch. 8 - Prob. 6CYUCh. 8 - Name the bones that are located in the palm of the...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8CYUCh. 8 - Name the specific part of the hip bone that bears...Ch. 8 - When you place your hands on your "hips," what...
Ch. 8 - Prob. 11CYUCh. 8 - What specific feature of the hip bone articulates...Ch. 8 - What structures form the two bony� bumps" on...Ch. 8 - On which bone is each of the following features...Ch. 8 - What is the keystone of the medial longitudinal...Ch. 8 - In males, what changes in the skeleton occur at...Ch. 8 - Considering what you know about how the hip bones...Ch. 8 - Prob. 1RQCh. 8 - Prob. 2RQCh. 8 - Prob. 3RQCh. 8 - The greater and lesser tubercles are located on...Ch. 8 - The lateral malleolus is the (a) proximal portion...Ch. 8 - Match the bones listed in column B to their...Ch. 8 - Match the bones in column B to their descriptions...Ch. 8 - From the list of bones given, indicate all those...Ch. 8 - 1n the forearm, the radius is the bone;...Ch. 8 - The scaphoid and lunate articulate with the (a)...Ch. 8 - The major function of the pectoral girdle is...Ch. 8 - List three differences between the male and female...Ch. 8 - Describe the function of the arches of the root.Ch. 8 - Prob. 14RQCh. 8 - Define and distinguish the true pelvis from the...Ch. 8 - Lance was a bright anatomy student, but he...Ch. 8 - Draw the scapula in posterior view, and label all...Ch. 8 - Describe the location of each of the following...Ch. 8 - (a) Which body regions do anatomists call the arm...Ch. 8 - Torn Williams, a teaching assistant in anatomy...Ch. 8 - Name all the bones of the appendicular skeleton...Ch. 8 - The hand and foot are structurally similar in many...Ch. 8 - Malcolm injured himself after trying to break his...Ch. 8 - Prob. 2CRCAQCh. 8 - Prob. 3CRCAQCh. 8 - Prob. 4CRCAQCh. 8 - The most common bone fracture in people under 75...
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