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Antihistamines are effective in the treatment of viral rhinosinusitis.

What is the term for describing a muscle contraction in which the proximal end moves toward the distal end?

The term Internal Rotation is also termed. 

A 60-year-old male with a history of smoking presents with a new-onset neck mass and hoarseness. He denies recent illness. What is the most appropriate next step in diagnosis?

During the therapy session, your patient is performing hamstring curls in prone using a 2 lb ankle weight. When the patient lowers the leg to the starting position, the hamstring muscle is contracting __________.

Shoulder abduction/adduction occur in what plane and around what axis?

The center of gravity (COG) and the line of gravity (LOG) must remain outside the base of support (BOS) for an object to remain stable.

Cell bodies that are located in the cerebral cortex, brainstem, cerebellum; and clinically demonstrate spasticity when a lesion occurs is termed. 

Explain the concept of the convex/ concave rule and provide one example of a specific joint in the body. 

A movable pulley system utilizes one half of the force that is needed to move the weight (resistance), therefore has mechanical advantage for force.