All of the Following Statements About Osteoarthritis Are True Except

question 32

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about osteoarthritis are true except:

• A)it affects the large weightbearing joints.
• B)it is worse if the patient is underweight.
• C)it causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
• D)it usually begins in middle age.

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Definitions:

Perineum

The area between the anus and the genitals, both in males and females, that contains various muscles and tissues.

Lithotomy

A medical position in which a person lies on their back with the hips and knees flexed and the legs apart and raised, often used during childbirth or certain medical procedures.

Rectovaginal Examination

A physical exam where a health professional examines the lower rectum, vagina, and cervix with gloved fingers.