Looking at a Radiograph of the Hand, It Can Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

Looking at a radiograph of the hand, it can be seen that the metacarpals and phalanges are classified as ________ bones.

• A)flat
• B)irregular
• C)sesamoid
• D)long
• E)short

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Definitions:

Peritubular Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that surround the tubules in the kidneys where exchange of substances occurs.

Renal Hilum

The entry and exit site for structures servicing the kidneys, such as the ureter, blood vessels, and nerves.

Renal Calculi

Medical term for kidney stones, which are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys.

Nephron Tubules

The microscopic tubes in the kidney where urine is formed and various substances are filtered, reabsorbed, or secreted.