The Group of Five Vertebrae That Are Normally Fused and Have

question 65

Short Answer

The group of five vertebrae that are normally fused and have a broad surface for muscle attachment are the ________ vertebrae.

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Definitions:

Astigmatism

A common vision condition caused by an imperfection in the curvature of the eye's cornea or lens, leading to blurred or distorted vision.

Nearsighted

A common vision condition where close objects appear clearly, but distant ones are blurry, also known as myopia.

Auscultate

The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.

Stethoscope Endpiece

The part of a stethoscope that is placed against the patient's skin to listen to internal body sounds, such as heartbeats and breathing.