Describe the atlantoaxial joint
What will be an ideal response?
The medial part of the atlantoaxial joint is located between the dens process and two small synovial cavities; the lateral part is made up of two facet joints with nearly horizontal articulating joint surfaces.
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_____ Sympathetic nervous system
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A man grinding metal took his safety goggles off and was struck in the face with a shower of tiny metal fragments. He is complaining of pain and visual disturbance in his right eye. When assessing the eye, you note that the globe is red with several pieces of metal embedded in the tissue. Proper care of this patient would include:
A) applying a cold pack over the affected eye. B) attempting removal of the metal with a sterile swab. C) covering both eyes with a bandage. D) flushing the eye with a sterile saline solution.