An Abnormally Slow Heartbeat Is

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Multiple Choice

An abnormally slow heartbeat is:

• A) a bruit.
• B) bradycardia.
• C) a thrill.
• D) tachycardia.

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Definitions:

Pronation

Rotation of the forearm so that the anterior surface is down (prone).

Radius

A bone in the forearm that extends from the lateral side of the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.

Ulna

One of the two long bones in the forearm, extending from the elbow to the smallest finger, and playing a vital role in arm movement and stability.

Pivot Joint

A type of synovial joint that allows rotation around a single axis, such as the joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae in the neck.