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Horner's syndrome - When examining the eyes, the right pupil reacts briskly to light, near effort, and is much smaller than the left pupil. This condition is most likely: Paralysis of oculomotor cranial nerve (CN III) - Dilated pupil is fixed to light and near accommodation Argyll Robertson pupils - Pupil appears small and irregular shaped and accommodate but do not react to light. Seizure - uncontrolled electrical activity in brain, may produce minor physical signs, thought disturbances or disturbed motor activity or combination of symptoms. Dystonia - neurological disorder, causes involuntary muscle spasms & twisting of limbs. Bradykinesia - impaired ability to adjust to one's body position. Femoral vein - The great saphenous vein enters the deep venous system via: The Abduction (Valgus) stress test - Maneuver the evaluates function of medial collateral ligament (MCL) Gray matter - The thalamus and basal ganglion are located in the: Facial tics - brief, repetitive, stereotyped, coordinated movement occurring at irregular intervals (repetitive winking, grimacing and shoulder shrugging) Daughters of women who took Diethylstilbestrol (DES) during pregnancy are at high risk for developing: - columnar epithelium that covers most or all of cervix vaginal adenosis, circular collar or ridge of tissue between cervix & vagina. Flexor group - Group of muscles that lie anteriorly and flex the thigh Thymus, thyroid gland & anterior part of pericardium - The anterior mediastinal lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the: The breasts, upper part of the abdominal wall, upper part of back, pectoral region & upper limbs - Axillary lymph node drainage are includes: trauma, surgery & intranasal use of cocaine or amphetamines. - Possible causes of nasal septum perforation: the peau d'orange (orange peel) sign - thickened skin with enlarged pores. First seen in lower portion of breast or areola. Visible sign of breast cancer. Median Nerve - provides sensation to palm, palmar surface of most of thumb, second & third fingers & half of 4th digit. Ulnar Nerve - Innervates half of 4th digit & 5th digit Radial Nerve - innervates dorsal web space of thumb & index finger Fibrous joints - Have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or cartilage holding bones together (sutures of skull) Cartilaginous joints - Joints have bones connected by cartilage. (hyaline or fibrocartilage). slightly movable. Symphysis pubis & vertebrae - Examples of cartilaginous joints Mechanical neck pain - Aching pain in the cervical paraspinal muscles and ligaments with associated muscle spasm, with associated stiffness and tightness in the upper back and shoulder, lasting up to 6 weeks. No associated radiation, paresthesias, or weakness. Headache may be present. Mechanical Neck pain-Whiplash - Paracervical pain & stiffness begins day after injury. Accompanied by occipital headaches, dizziness & malaise Cervical radiculopathy - nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region Symptoms: sharp burning or tingling pain in neck & one arm with assiciated paresthesias. Cervical Myelopathy - cervical cord compression, neck pain associated with bilateral weakness & paresthesias in both upper & lower extremities. Diastasis Recti - Rectus abdominis muscles separate at midline as tension on abdominal wall increases with pregnancy 10 days to 3 months - How long after exposure to syphilis will symptoms begin to present? Cervicitis - Cervical erosion, erythema, discharge or irritation. Investigate for STI. Located behind the ethmoid sinuses - Sphenoidal sinuses are located: