Describe a "hinge" joint and give an example

What will be an ideal response?

Hinge joints allow for extension and flexion of a joint. Examples of hinge joints are the elbow and knee.

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Which of the following statements about skin color in the newborn immediately after birth is CORRECT?

a. Cyanosis of the extremities is common, but central cyanosis is abnormal. b. Central cyanosis is common, but cyanosis of the extremities is abnormal. c. Both cyanosis of the extremities and central cyanosis are common and normal. d. Both central cyanosis and cyanosis of the extremities are abnormal.

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders __________________

A) was developed by the American Medical Association B) ?includes diagnostic criteria and descriptive text for various mental disorders C) is a coding system is based on SNOMED D) ?has not been updated since 1978

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