Which of the Following Statements Is the BEST Reason for Why

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the BEST reason for why a physical therapist should understand the anatomy and physiology of lymphotomes?

• A)Knowledge of lymphotomes and the physiology assists a physical therapist with strategies that facilitate the reduction in lymphedema.
• B)Knowledge of lymphotomes assists the physical therapist with the provision of patient education.
• C)Knowledge of lymphotomes assists the patient with an understanding of the location of specific lymph nodes to be used for manual lymph drainage.
• D)Knowledge of lymphotomes assists the physical therapist with strategies to move lymph to watersheds.

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Definitions:

Diaphysis

The main or midsection (shaft) of a long bone, which is typically cylindrical in shape and contains the bone marrow.

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft and later fusing to form mature bone.

Periosteum

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Endosteum

A thin vascular membrane that lines the inner surface of the bone in the medullary cavity.