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An injury to the suprascapular nerve would affect the function of what muscles?

A patient performs a standing barbell curl. He begins with his elbows straight, then curls the barbell by moving into full elbow flexion. What muscle(s) are the antagonists in this scenario?

Measured from the position of the forearm in neutral or mid-position, which of the following is true regarding normal ROM for pronation and supination?

A patient moves her arm from a position of internal (medial) rotation to a position of external (lateral) rotation. Which muscle is not an external rotator in this motion?

Ms. Zuniga has not been to Kentucky.

Mr. Rodriguez has been to Florida.

The spine of the scapula is approximately level with:

A physical therapist assistant prepares to treat a patient diagnosed with impingement syndrome with ice massage. The therapist applies the ice massage over the insertion of the supraspinatus muscle. What bony landmark BEST corresponds to this site?

Which ligament spans the elbow on the little finger side of the elbow?

A patient who is prescribed pravastatin (Pravachol) is taught to avoid grapefruit juice.  The nurse explains that both pravastatin and grapefruit compete for the same site on the cytochrome P-450 enzyme, which is located in the liver.  The patient asks what would happen if he does drink grapefruit juice.  What is the nurse’s best response?