The chronic tightness and fibrous buildup that occurs in a muscle as a result of being held in a shortened position for an extended period of time; total immobilization can eventually lead to the reabsorption of sacromeres

Which of the following carpal bones shows the greatest amount of motion during wrist flexion/extension?

a. Scaphoid b. Lunate c. Triquitrum d. Pisaform

Tachycardia can be detrimental to a patient who is experiencing a cardiac problem because it causes:

A) increased cardiac filling in between beats. B) a profound decrease in oxygen consumption. C) an associated increase in breathing difficulty. D) increased cardiac oxygen usage and demand.