Asked by
Edgar Reyes
on Oct 22, 2024
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Delores is seeing a neurologist for severe inflammation in a specific type of joint. Which of these joints would be most likely to cause problems with the spinal cord?
A) Cubital joint
B) Glenohumeral joint
C) Atlantoaxial joint
D) Sternoclavicular joint
E) Talocrural joint
Atlantoaxial Joint
A joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae of the spine, allowing for head rotation.
Neurologist
A Neurologist is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders related to the nervous system, including brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Spinal Cord
A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain, downward through the vertebral column, facilitating communication between the brain and the body.
- Familiarize yourself with the basic anatomical locations and activities of different types of joints within the human anatomy.
- Recognize particular joints that injuries impact and their precise anatomical positions.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the basic anatomical locations and activities of different types of joints within the human anatomy.
- Recognize particular joints that injuries impact and their precise anatomical positions.