Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Chapter 11, Problem 3CTQ
Minor-league pitcher Jose has been throwing a hundred pitches a day in order to perfect his curve ball. Lately he has experienced pain in his pitching arm. The doctor diagnosed a torn rotator cuff. Jose was confused because he thought cuffs were only found on shirt sleeves, not inside his shoulder. Explain to Jose what the doctor means and how this injury could affect his arm movement.
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7. Why do the muscles of facial...Ch. 11 - Prob. 8CPCh. 11 - Prob. 9CPCh. 11 - When your physician says, "Open your mouth, stick...
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24. Which muscles are part of the...Ch. 11 - What are the superior extensor retinaculum and...Ch. 11 - How do the intrinsic muscles of the hand and foot...Ch. 11 - Prob. 1CTQCh. 11 - 2. While taking the bus to the supermarket,...Ch. 11 - 3. Minor-league pitcher Jose has been throwing a...
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