AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

DARWIN’S THEORY OF NATURAL SELECTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does arthroscope mean?
A
Instrument to inspect heart
B
Instrument to inspect stomach
C
instrument to inspect kidneys
D
Instrument to inspect joints
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The surgeon can directly view the inside areas of a joint using a tool called an arthroscope. This is a small, tube-shaped tool that’s used to look inside a joint. Orthopedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat joint problems. The scope has a system of lenses, a small video camera, and a light for viewing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arthroscopy (ahr-THROS-kuh-pee) is a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. A surgeon inserts a narrow tube attached to a fiber-optic video camera through a small incision-about the size of a buttonhole. The view inside your joint is transmitted to a high-definition video monitor.

Detailed explanation-3: -The joints most often examined using arthroscopy include the following: Knee. Shoulder. Elbow.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fine surgical instruments can be used along with an arthroscope to allow a surgeon to treat a range of joint problems and conditions. For example, an arthroscopy can be used to: repair damaged cartilage, tendons and ligaments (for example, in knee ligament surgery)

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