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Hypothyroidism refers to a state of underactive thyroid function; hyperthyroidism, on the other hand, is an overactive thyroid.  Please match the symptom to the appropriate disorder.

Based on Jordan’s presenting symptoms and vital signs, which of the following are the most appropriate next steps in assessing her condition? (Select all that apply)

Refer to Figure 1.  The vertebrae are joined to each other by two different intervertebral joints. Consider the numbered landmarks on this figure and answer the following questions. What is the SPECIFIC TYPE OF JOINT for the intervertebral joint that could be formed at LANDMARK #2? [a] What is the FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION for the intervertebral joint formed at LANDMARK #2? [b] What parts of the vertebrae are held together to form this joint at LANDMARK #2? [c] Hint: what is the name of this landmark?

Refer to Figure 3.  What is the NAME of the specific joint indicated by #9? [a] NAME two bones that are connected by this joint: [b]

Refer to Figure 3.  The structure in image A shows multiple different locations were joints would form.  What BONE would attach to Landmark #1? Be specific! [a] What is the SPECIFIC TYPE of joint with this bone? [b]

Refer to Figure 5.  Certain boney landmarks of the skull are important support structures for soft tissues involved in our special senses.  NAME a boney LANDMARK (not just the name of a bone) on this figure that would support SIGHT: [a] What NUMBER from the figure labels this landmark?: [b]

Refer to Figure 5.  Very few of the joints on the skull are classified as diarthrotic synovial joints. One of these diarthrotic joints is formed at Position #10 in the figure. What is the SPECIFIC TYPE of joint? [a] What bones form this joint? [c]

Please match the terminology with the correct definition.

Refer to Figure 2.  Consider the rib shown in image B to answer the following questions. What structure would attach at LANDMARK #2 (be specific!)? [b] What would be the SPECIFIC TYPE of joint formed at LANDMARK #2? [c]  

Refer to Figure 3.  What is the NAME of the specific joint indicated by #12? [a] NAME two bones that are connected by this joint: [b]