A type of heat therapy in which a machine uses ultrasound, shortwave, or microwave to achieve deep heat penetration in muscle tissue is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
diathermy
Diathermy is a type of heat therapy in which a machine produces high-frequency waves that achieve deep heat penetration in muscle tissue.
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A) parietal pain. B) visceral pain. C) referred pain. D) tearing pain.
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Which term describes the primary mechanism for deposition of small particles?
a. Hygroscopic condensation b. Gravity sedimentation c. Brownian diffusion d. Inertial impaction
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