What Does the Term Intermittent Claudication Refer To

question 58

Multiple Choice

What does the term intermittent claudication refer to?

• A)sensory deficit in the legs due to damage to nerves
• B)chest pain related to ischemia
• C)ischemic muscle pain in the legs,particularly with exercise
• D)dry,cyanotic skin with superficial ulcers

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Definitions:

Bony Labyrinth

An elaborate network of pathways and spaces located in the temporal bone of the skull, containing the inner ear's hearing and balance mechanisms.

Ossicles

Small bones, particularly referring to the three bones found in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, crucial for hearing.

Membranous Labyrinth

An intricate structure within the inner ear containing fluid-filled tubes and sacs, essential for hearing and balance.

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of passages and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull, housing the organs of hearing and balance.