Laboratory Manual for Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition) (Anatomy and Physiology)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134206332
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Lori A. Smith
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 1CCS
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
A 45-year-old woman, Mrs. Kayla Tanner, was in a bus that met with an accident. Her right thigh seemed to be shorter than the left one. The pain was caused even by light movement and so, hip dislocation was suspected. Her ability to sense the light touch was also decreased. Also, she was not able to move her ankles or toes.
Characters in the case:
Mrs. Tanner.
Adequate information:
The patient’s hip bone has a hemispherical socket at the point the femur bone attaches.
To determine:
The name of the structure the femur is attached to.
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Laboratory Manual for Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition) (Anatomy and Physiology)
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