Due to Damage of a Nervous Structure During Birth, a Patient's

question 1

Multiple Choice

Due to damage of a nervous structure during birth, a patient's arm is adducted, internally rotated, and his hand faces posteriorly, a condition known as Erb's Duchenne palsy. What nervous structure was damaged?

• A) Cervical plexus
• B) Femoral nerve
• C) Brachial plexus
• D) Lumboscaral plexus
• E) Sciatic nerve

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Definitions:

Rehearsal

A practice technique aimed at embedding information into the memory through repetition.

Iconic Memory

A type of visual sensory memory that holds a brief replica of visual scenes for a very short period of time.

Chunking

A strategy for improving memory by breaking down information into smaller, manageable units or chunks.

Working Memory

A combination of components, including short-term memory and attention, that allow individuals to hold information temporarily as they perform cognitive tasks; a kind of mental workbench on which the brain manipulates and assembles information to guide understanding, decision making, and problem solving.