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A provider observes that a patient had clubbing of the fingers and toes on physical examination. Which of the following should the medical assistant document the plural form of the term for fingers and toes?

A.

Pleura

B.

Plexus

C.

Phalanges

D.

Pharynges

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Pleura: Pleura refers to the membranes surrounding the lungs, not fingers or toes.

 

B. Plexus: Plexus refers to a network of nerves or vessels in the body, not fingers or toes.

 

C. Phalanges: Phalanges are the correct term for the bones in the fingers and toes. This is the correct plural form of the term.

 

D. Pharynges: Pharynges is the plural form of pharynx, which refers to the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, not fingers or toes.
 


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