What is a watershed blood supply and how does this affect healing?
What will be an ideal response?
A watershed blood supply is an area at the extreme distal end of an arterial branch. These areas typically have decreased perfusion. The decreased supply of oxygen and nutrients can hinder the healing process.
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The carpopedal spasms that occur due to hyperventilation syndrome are a result of a relative ________, secondary to ________
A) hypocalcemia, decrease in unbound calcium B) hypercalcemia, respiratory alkalosis C) hypocalcemia, increase in bound calcium D) hyponatremia, respiratory alkalosis
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Which of the following elbow flexors produces the greatest amount of compression in the elbow joint and therefore is a stabilizer of the elbow?
a. Biceps brachii b. Pronator teres c. Brachioradialis d. Brachialis
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