Explain the Observation That People with Amnesia Resulting from an Accident

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Essay

Explain the observation that people with amnesia resulting from an accident often can recall events that took place long ago but not events that occurred within minutes of the accident?

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Definitions:

Brachioradialis

A muscle of the forearm that flexes the forearm at the elbow.

Biceps Brachii

A muscle of the upper arm that flexes the elbow and rotates the forearm, consisting of two heads (long and short) originating from the shoulder and attaching to the forearm.

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

A muscle of the forearm that acts to flex and adduct the wrist.

Metacarpal Bones

The five long bones in the hand that are connected to the carpals (wrist bones) and the phalanges (fingers).