Occasionally, It Is Necessary to Purposely Break a Bone to Correct

question 110

Multiple Choice

Occasionally, it is necessary to purposely break a bone to correct an improperly healed fracture. This procedure is called:

• A) arthroplasty.
• B) osteoclasis.
• C) arthrodesis.
• D) ostectomy.

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Definitions:

Erythrocyte Production

The creation of red blood cells, a process primarily taking place in the bone marrow and regulated by various factors.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects organs, consisting of cells, fibers, and extracellular matrix.

Axillary Lymph Nodes

Lymph nodes located in the armpit (axilla) that play an essential role in filtering harmful substances and in the body's immune response.

Right Lymphatic Duct

A lymphatic vessel in the body that drains lymph from the right upper limb, right side of the thorax, and the right halves of the head and neck.