Which of the Following Structures Is Considered to Be Most

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures is considered to be most lateral?

• A) Capitulum
• B) Proximal radioulnar joint
• C) Trochlea
• D) Coronoid tubercle

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Definitions:

Lower Extremities

Lower extremities refer to the limbs and structures of the lower part of the body, including the hips, thighs, legs, ankles, and feet.

Precapillary Sphincter

A band of smooth muscle that adjusts blood flow into capillaries mainly by contracting and relaxing, thereby regulating the passage of blood into tissues.

Lactate Production

Lactate production occurs during anaerobic respiration in muscles, where glucose is converted to lactate in the absence of sufficient oxygen, leading to muscle fatigue.

Venous Tone

The degree of constriction experienced by the veins, influencing the volume of blood held within venous reservoirs and blood pressure.