Maria Accidentally Collided with a Tree While She Was Skiing

question 100

Multiple Choice

Maria accidentally collided with a tree while she was skiing and subsequently lost some of her ability to hear. Maria's accident most likely resulted in damage to her ______.

• A) temporal lobe
• B) occipital lobe
• C) parietal lobe
• D) frontal lobe

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Definitions:

Ballottement

A medical test where a part of the body is bounced between two hands to detect fluid accumulation or joint integrity.

Patella

Also known as the kneecap, it is a small bone located in front of the knee joint, providing protection and leverage for leg muscles.

Fluid

Any substance that can flow and take the shape of the container that holds it, including liquids, gases, and plasmas.

Musculoskeletal Assessment

A comprehensive evaluation of the musculoskeletal system to identify injuries, diseases, or abnormalities affecting muscles, bones, and joints.