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Before beginning orthopedic treatment, a patient may have her wrist and hand x-rayed to determine her stage of growth. What feature of the long bones will the orthopedist use to assess this?

Because most pathways decussate, each side of the brain processes information from the _______ -lateral side of the body. (I’m looking for the prefix to -lateral). 

Name an anterior muscle that is responsible for adduction of the thigh. 

How many pairs of ribs do not articulate directly with the sternum?

When a neurotransmitter opens a chemically gated ion channel that allows sodium to enter the postsynaptic cell, the result is an _______ postsynaptic potential.

The spinal curvature that develops as a child learns to walk shifts the trunk weight over the legs. It is an example of a _______ curve.

Describe the concept of cerebral lateralization.

The neurons that are responsible for integrating information by retrieving, processing, storing, and “deciding” how the body responds to stimuli are _______

A neuron conducting an impulse from the CNS to the smooth muscle of the urinary bladder would be classified as a(n) _______ (Visceral or Somatic) _______ (Sensory or Motor) neuron.

Late one night you are leaving Linn Hall during a snowstorm. As you approach your car, your right foot suddenly slips on a patch of ice. Your left leg immediately stiffens as you try to regain your balance. The reflex action you relied upon is a(n)