Opposition and Reposition Occur Only at the Thumb or the First

question 32

True/False

Opposition and reposition occur only at the thumb or the first carpometacarpal joint.

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Definitions:

Infiltration

The process by which a substance, like a fluid, permeates or passes into a tissue, often used in the context of liquids entering tissues during medical procedures.

Hypertonic Solutions

Solutions with a higher concentration of solutes compared to the cell's internal environment, leading to osmotic pressure that may cause cell shrinkage.

Umbilical Catheter

A thin tube inserted into one of the blood vessels in the umbilicus (navel) of a newborn for administering medication, fluids, or for drawing blood.

Blanching

A temporary whitening of the skin typically in response to pressure, indicating possible circulatory changes or damage.