In the anatomic position, where is the radius positioned?

medially
anteriorly
posteriorly
laterally

laterally

Rationale: In the anatomic position, the patient is standing with palms of hands and feet facing forward. With consideration of anatomical position, the radius is on the lateral side.

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Balance is mainly controlled by the:

a. Cerebellum b. Primary somatosensory cortex c. Proprioceptors d. Primary visual cortex

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What is the relatively rare condition that can cause respiratory depression?

A) The eyes can develop scar tissue on the retina from a high concentration of oxygen. B) High concentration of oxygen can depress breathing when the patient has an allergic reaction from the oxygen. C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has changed the stimulus to breathe to the hypoxic drive and high concentration can depress breathing. D) Lungs can react unfavorably to oxygen when the concentration is too high for a long period of time and this can depress breathing.

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