Hand exam
Posted By: Tanya on 2008-08-15
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Subject: Hand exam
There is some bony "remodeling" over the PIP joint. Does anyone know what this means and is "remodeling" the proper word?
Thank you.
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hand exam question
Subject: hand exam question
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the 5th finger on the palmar surface. Thanks for any help.
Oh, and you need to check the anatomy of the hand. Do a google search for "bones of the hand"
Subject: Oh, and you need to check the anatomy of the hand. Do a google search for "bones of the hand".
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http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/hand/anhand.htm
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Subject: could he be saying right hand?
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Subject: On the other hand...
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