Examlex

Solved

A Patient Enters the ED with a Possible Scaphoid Fracture

question 51

Multiple Choice

A patient enters the ED with a possible scaphoid fracture.The patient is unable to assume the ulnar deviation position.Which of the following positions should be performed to confirm the diagnosis?


Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain that plays a key role in hormone production, regulation of body temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, known as the "master gland," it secretes hormones that regulate various physiological processes, including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Thyroid

The thyroid is a gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, body energy levels, and overall growth and development in the body.

Gonad

A generic term for an organ in the body that produces sex cells; in males, this refers to the testes, and in females, the ovaries.

Related Questions