Which of the Following Represents the Major Drawback for Computed

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the major drawback for computed tomographic examination of an acute abdomen?

• A) Speed of examination
• B) Availability
• C) Use of ionizing radiation
• D) Image resolution

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Definitions:

Sartorius

The longest muscle in the human body, running diagonally across the thigh, involved in flexing, abducting, and rotating the hip.

Vastus Lateralis

A muscle in the thigh that is part of the quadriceps, it extends the leg at the knee.

Gluteus Maximus

The largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles, responsible for movement of the hip and thigh.

Trunk Region

The central part of the body to which the head and limbs are attached; in humans, it consists of the thorax and abdomen.