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The ___________ is the fibrocartilagenous collar that deepens the glenoid cavity of the scapula.

Identify the forearm muscle indicated by the purple arrow. (do not capitalize or use acronyms in your answer)

The  ______ is the only artery that is not associated with vascularization of the proximal aspect of the brachium

Which of the following is NOT associated with vascularization of the glenohumeral joint?

Explain two acquired and two congenital risk factors for thrombosis.

A patient who is not on heparin and has no history of a factor deficiency has a prolonged partial thromboplastin time (PTT). Select the test that should be performed next.

Select the next best test to run given the following PTT results on a patient’s plasma: Initial PTT 75 seconds Immediate 1:1 Mix with normal plasma 38 seconds Incubated 1:1 Mix with normal plasma 36 seconds

A 37-year old female patient has a PTT of 76 seconds (reference range: 25-37 seconds). Her plasma is mixed 1:1 with normal plasma and an immediate PTT is performed on the mix with a result of 37 seconds. What can be concluded at this point as the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following makes a patient more prone to hemorrhage?

Why does prothrombin G20210A increase the risk of thrombosis?