Rheumatic Heart Disease Is Most Often a Consequence of
A) $\beta$

question 4

Multiple Choice

Rheumatic heart disease is most often a consequence of

• A) chronic intravenous drug abuse.
• B) viral infection with herpes virus.
• C) .\(\beta\)-hemolytic streptococcal infection.
• D) cardiomyopathy.

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Definitions:

Teres Minor

A small muscle of the rotator cuff that assists in the rotation and stabilization of the shoulder joint.

Tensor Fascia Lata

A muscle of the thigh that helps in stabilizing and moving the hip and knee, encased in the fascia lata tissue.

Iliopsoas

A major hip flexor muscle group, consisting of the iliacus and psoas major muscles, important for lifting the thigh and trunk stability.

Rotator Cuff

A group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, maintaining stability and allowing rotational movement.