When Cancer Has Spread to Many Areas of the Body,the

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Multiple Choice

When cancer has spread to many areas of the body,the most common form of treatment is

• A) surgery to remove the tumors.
• B) radiation directed at the tumors.
• C) chemotherapy drugs injected into the bloodstream.
• D) heat therapy directed at the tumors.
• E) cold therapy directed at the tumors.

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Definitions:

Levator Scapulae

A muscle located in the back and neck that functions to elevate the scapula (shoulder blade).

Scapula

Bone forming the shoulder blade.

Pectoralis Minor

A thin, triangular muscle located beneath the pectoralis major in the chest, contributing to movements of the shoulder.

Rhomboideus Major

A skeletal muscle on the back that connects the spine to the scapula, playing a key role in retracting and stabilizing the shoulder.