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| What is the study of the esophagus |
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| esophagogram or barium swallow: study of the form and function of the swallowing aspect of the pharynx and esophagus |
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| what are the functions of the palatine uvula |
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| helps block food from entering the nasal passage, aids in speech, activates the gag reflex |
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| what is the act of swallowing called |
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| upper gastrointestinal series: study of the distal esophagus, stomach, and duodenum in one exam |
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| what are the four parts of the duodenum |
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| duodenal bulb, descending, horizontal, ascending |
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| patients who are ill, weak, immobilized, strapped to the back board, cervical collar in place, or have splints in place. Patients who require adaptation in positioning and care |
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| what are the three principles of x-ray |
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| 2 projections, entire structure/trauma on IR, safety of patient/workers/public |
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| what are 6 common types of fractures |
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| simple, compound, incomplete, complete, comminuted, impacted |
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| bone displaced from joint |
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| vertebrae is partially displaced posteriorly |
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