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A goniometry measurement finds the carrying angle of the elbow to be 25˚.  What is the name of this deformity?

Which of the following is considered a primary flexor of the hip?

Inflammation is one of the first immune responses to injury.  What are some of the clinical manifestations of acute inflammation?

What is the most frequent cause of contracture?

A lumbar spine assessment reveals the L2 spinous process to the right of the midline and a prominent L2 transverse process on the left.  Which of the following best describes the lumbar vertebra rotation?

In anatomical position, where is the center of gravity in a human?

About how much greater is the pressure in the low back when a patient is seated compared to standing?

What is the name of the connective tissue that surrounds a group of muscle fibers to form a fascicle?

A 13 year old male burns his right upper extremity with a firework.  An evaluation of the burn demonstrates blistering throughout the injured area, although the tissue still looks viable.  After debridement of the wound, it appears that the burn extends into the dermis, but not the hypodermis.  How would this burn be classified?

With heel strike, in what direction does the pelvis rotate?