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    Fracture Pathologic processes seen; I noticed that the floor of the right Orbit was fractured or and possibly the medial orbital wall. Most frequent of facial fractures, and also known to be called “Blowout Fracture”. They are caused by trauma. Orbital fractures cause deformity to the orbital floor. Trauma by a larger object then the orbital aperture or eye socket

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    Zoe's Eye Case Study

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    nerve, trochlear nerve and the abducens nerve. The muscles that the

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    knee injuries. Many aspects play a role in the treatment and rehabilitation of this injury. This paper will discuss the anatomy of the knee, describe a torn ACL, and the rehabilitation. The knee is a hinge joint which gives the legs mobility. The muscles and ligaments of this joint allows flexion and extension of the leg. “Because the knee supports the majority of the body weight, it is at risk of overuse and traumatic injuries” (France). The knee is composed of 3 major bones; the femur, tibia, and

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    Identify the major surface muscles located in the body. Where are the orgins and insertions of these muscles? List the intended actions as well as an exercise or movement for each. A minimum of fifteen muscles is required. The major muscle groups consist of the upper body, Rotator cuff muscle, Upper arm, Quadriceps, Hamstring group, Lower leg and Midsection. The Upper Body consists of the Trapezious muscle which Orgin is located near the base of skull, occipital protuberance and posterior ligaments

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    4 Cranial Nerves Lab

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    Introduction: The purpose of this experiment is to evaluate the 4 cranial nerves that are used for vision and eye movement based on their functions by performing several tests. With that being said, there are 12 cranial nerves in the body. The first cranial nerve is known as Olfactory Nerve I. This nerve is used for smell. Next, is the nerve that is used for vision and that is Optic Nerve II. The third cranial nerve is the Oculomotor Nerve III, which allows movement of the eye in several directions

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    Bicycling is a healthy form of recreation that people all over the world participate in to various degrees. As an exercise activity, cycling is recognized as a low impact sport that minimizes the potential for damaged muscles or inflammation and soreness in the joints. That said, it’s important to be aware that cycling involves a repetitive motion, roughly 4000 pedal revolutions per hour for the average recreational cyclist, in the hip, knee and ankle joints during the pedal stroke. Like all repetitive

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    Muscle Function Masseter helps chew food by raising the mandible up and down Latissimus dorsi extension of the arm, the adduction of the arm, and the rotation of the arm towards the center of the body Triceps brachii extension of the arm and forearm Deltoids rotation of the arm towards and away from the body, and the extension, flexion, and abduction of the arm Trapezius extension of the cranium, adduction and elevation, and depression of the scapula Extensor carpi radialis abduction and extension

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    to increased joint laxity in post-pubescent females compared to post-pubescent males (Bowerman 2006) and differences in muscle activation. Males tend to have a more balanced quadriceps to hamstrings ratio

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    There are about 600 muscles in the body working together to create movement. Muscle contractions pull both ends of the muscle towards one another. One bone attached to each muscle is always more stabilized than the other. The less stabilized bone moves during muscle contraction due to the weaker stability. The points of attachment determine which bone will move. The least movable part is called the origin; it is the part that attaches closer to the midline of the body. This leaves the most movable

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    speeds and full contact. While manhandle injuries can happen, knee injuries are for the most part generally normal. MCL tendon (the second most normal knee damage) is a tear to the medial tendon within the knee that ought to be stabilized at all times that can heal on its own depending on the severity of the injury. The medial collateral ligament is the stabilizer of the knee joint. It is the most common injury seen in athletes and has been the most torn ligament reported at 7.9% of knee injuries ( Andrews)

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