A Public Health Approach Emphasizes

question 23

Multiple Choice

A public health approach emphasizes:

• A) Focus on individual behavior
• B) Restrictive laws and policies
• C) Changing the environment
• D) Mass media campaigns

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Definitions:

Spinalis Thoracis

A muscle in the back that is part of the erector spinae muscle group, helping to extend and stabilize the thoracic spine.

Longissimus Thoracis

A muscle in the back that helps extend, rotate, and laterally flex the spine.

Serratus Posterior Superior

A muscle situated in the upper back that helps in elevating the ribs during inhalation.

Elevate the Ribs

The action of increasing the thoracic cavity volume to aid in inhalation, primarily performed by the intercostal muscles.