12. Abduction of Thumb Subject: Place the hand on a table with the palm up and the thumb
slightly separated from the index finger. Abduct the thumb at the carpometacarpal joint by
raising it vertically upward. Using your opposite hand, palpate the forearm and hand and identify
as many muscles as possible. What is the prime mover? Explain the action of this muscle. 15.
Opposition of the Thumb Subject: Press the thumb hard against the tip of the middle finger.
Using your opposite hand, palpate and identify the prime movers. What are the prime movers?
Explain the actions of these muscles..
2- Activities included (and not included) in the calculation ofGDP The.pdfOliversyDGilln
2. Activities included (and not included) in the calculation ofGDP The gross domestic product
(GDP) of the United States is defined as the n a given period of time..
2- A broth culture of his Salmon typhimurium is inoculated onto an aga.pdfOliversyDGilln
2. A broth culture of his Salmon typhimurium is inoculated onto an agar plate that does not
contain histidine. A strongly mutagenic chemical is added, but no evidence of mutations shows
up after incubation. Why? (Hint: Review Step 1 of the Ames test procedure and consider at
which stage during the life cycle of a microbe a mutation would take place..
2- Alternative price indexes Because there isnt one single measure of.pdfOliversyDGilln
2. Alternative price indexes Because there isnt one single measure of inflation, the government
and researchers use a variety of methods to get the most balanced picture of how prices fluctuate
in the economy. Two of the most commonly used price indexes are the consumer price index
(CPI) and the GDP deflator. using The cPl for this year is calculated by dividing the by the and
multiplying by 100. Howevec, the GDP deflator reflects only the prices or an goous aniv se.vices.
2- A nurse has completed the first and second checks of the medication.pdfOliversyDGilln
2. A nurse has completed the first and second checks of the medication administration procedure
and is about to give the medication to a patient. What must be done before administering the
medication? Select the best answer. Make sure the patient is awake Make sure the order is
accurate Verify patient identification Check the patient vital signs.
2) Input: Primary Physician ID: Output: Doctor Name, phone, Email, Specialty, Department 3)
Input: Department Num: Output: Department name, On Call Doctor, Admitted Patients I need an
ER diagram of proposed environment with complete list of tables, their attributes and datatype,
PK(s) and FK(s). The following is a sample ERD..
2 week old patient with Down syndrome is brought to the clinic by his.pdfOliversyDGilln
2 week old patient with Down syndrome is brought to the clinic by his parents due to
constipation. A diagnosis of Hirschprung's disease is made. The pathophysiology of this disease
involves migratory failure of which of the following cells? Answers A - D Alar plate cells B
Basal plate cells Neural crest cells D Chromaffin cells.
2- Activities included (and not included) in the calculation ofGDP The.pdfOliversyDGilln
2. Activities included (and not included) in the calculation ofGDP The gross domestic product
(GDP) of the United States is defined as the n a given period of time..
2- A broth culture of his Salmon typhimurium is inoculated onto an aga.pdfOliversyDGilln
2. A broth culture of his Salmon typhimurium is inoculated onto an agar plate that does not
contain histidine. A strongly mutagenic chemical is added, but no evidence of mutations shows
up after incubation. Why? (Hint: Review Step 1 of the Ames test procedure and consider at
which stage during the life cycle of a microbe a mutation would take place..
2- Alternative price indexes Because there isnt one single measure of.pdfOliversyDGilln
2. Alternative price indexes Because there isnt one single measure of inflation, the government
and researchers use a variety of methods to get the most balanced picture of how prices fluctuate
in the economy. Two of the most commonly used price indexes are the consumer price index
(CPI) and the GDP deflator. using The cPl for this year is calculated by dividing the by the and
multiplying by 100. Howevec, the GDP deflator reflects only the prices or an goous aniv se.vices.
2- A nurse has completed the first and second checks of the medication.pdfOliversyDGilln
2. A nurse has completed the first and second checks of the medication administration procedure
and is about to give the medication to a patient. What must be done before administering the
medication? Select the best answer. Make sure the patient is awake Make sure the order is
accurate Verify patient identification Check the patient vital signs.
2) Input: Primary Physician ID: Output: Doctor Name, phone, Email, Specialty, Department 3)
Input: Department Num: Output: Department name, On Call Doctor, Admitted Patients I need an
ER diagram of proposed environment with complete list of tables, their attributes and datatype,
PK(s) and FK(s). The following is a sample ERD..
2 week old patient with Down syndrome is brought to the clinic by his.pdfOliversyDGilln
2 week old patient with Down syndrome is brought to the clinic by his parents due to
constipation. A diagnosis of Hirschprung's disease is made. The pathophysiology of this disease
involves migratory failure of which of the following cells? Answers A - D Alar plate cells B
Basal plate cells Neural crest cells D Chromaffin cells.
2 week old patient with Down syndrome is brought to the clinic by his (1).pdfOliversyDGilln
2 week old patient with Down syndrome is brought to the clinic by his parents due to
constipation. A diagnosis of Hirschprung's disease is made. The pathophysiology of this disease
involves migratory failure of which of the following cells? Answers A - D A Alar plate cells B
Basal plate cells C Neural crest cells D Chromaffin cells.
2 polints Assume that inflation in the United States is 9- and inflati.pdfOliversyDGilln
2 polints Assume that inflation in the United States is 9% and inflation in Europe is 2% . If the
spot rate has changed by 2.95% then the percentage change in the reat excharkerate (expressed as
USD/EUR) is \%. Notes: Round your intermediate and final answer to four decimal places. You
should enter your answer in percent form (ie 5 in not 0.05 ). Type your answer....
1a- The entire Precambrian Eon ( Hadean- Archean and Proterozoic ) spa.pdfOliversyDGilln
1a.
The entire Precambrian Eon ( Hadean, Archean and Proterozoic ) spans 85% of all geologic time
ranging from:
10 b.y.a. - 600 m.y.a.
200 m.y.a. - 60 m.y.a.
4.6 b.y.a. - 542 m.y.a.
6 b.y.a. - 400 m.y.a.
b.
The collective term for the important assemblages of mostly soft bodied organisms that lived
mainly between 600 m.y.a. - 545 m.y.a. during the Neo or Late Proterozoic is:
Paleozoic Fauna
Ediacaran Fauna
Shelly Fauna
Proterozoic Fauna
c.
You are a crew member on the U.S.S. Enterprise. You must save the Earth by going back in time
to find the now extinct species of humpback whale. Unfortunately, Spock makes a huge error in
the time travel calculations and the Enterprise ends up in the Paleo/Early Archean . Scientists
on the Enterprise are always curious so they organize a landing party to investigate. They bring
the standard landing party equipment such as tricorders, communicators and phasers with them.
What other vital item does the landing party need to bring with them for this short trip?
oxygen supply
food
glasses
a camera
10 b.y.a. - 600 m.y.a.
200 m.y.a. - 60 m.y.a.
4.6 b.y.a. - 542 m.y.a.
6 b.y.a. - 400 m.y.a..
18- Which of the following lymph nodes drains the leg- a) deep inguina.pdfOliversyDGilln
18. Which of the following lymph nodes drains the leg? a) deep inguinal. b) internal iliac. c)
paraaortic d) superior mesenteric. 19. The lymph vessels from the right leg are collected in: a)
Right bronchomediastinal trunk b) Right lymph duct c) Right neck veins d) Thoracic duct 20.
One of the following statements about lymphatic vessels is FALSE a) They drain interstitial fluid
b) They have thin walls c) They show many valves d) They collect in larger lymphatic vessels
which open directly into the blood stream 21. The number of deciduous (milk) teeth is: a)
sixteen. b) thirty two. c) twenty two. d) twenty. 22. The cardiac orifice is a passage between the:
a) Left atrium and left ventricle b) Right atrium and right ventricle c) Stomach and duodenum d)
Stomach and esophagus..
18- What is a loci- specific location on the chromosomes 19- What are.pdfOliversyDGilln
18. What is a loci? specific location on the chromosomes 19. What are linked genes? genes that
tend to be inherited together This is because they are located close together on the same
chromosome. Therefore. it is less likely to become separated during crossing over. 20. Why did
Thomas Hunt Morgan study fruit flies? fruit flies breed at a high rate and only have 4 pair of
chromosomes 21. Can you make a chromosome map given % recombination? 22. In Morgan's
fruit fly studies, wing size and body color were linked genes. However, some offspring had
phenotypes that did not match the parents. What are these called? recombinant phenotypes a.
What was the mechanism that allowed this recombination to occur? crossing over taking place in
meiosis 1 23. What are sex-linked traits? alleles present on the sex chromosome take on unique
patterns.
18- Describe how both average basin slope and channel slope change as.pdfOliversyDGilln
18. Describe how both average basin slope and channel slope change as a function of basin area?
19. Where is stream velocity greater - in a mountain cascade or a large lowland river? Explain
your answer 20. List the four valley segment types and describe the dominant processes in each.
32. At what different timescales do tectonic, climatic, and human forcing affect drainage basins
9. Discuss the residence time of sediment in a drainage basin? 28. List three reasons why rivers
leave behind terraces?.
18- A manufacturer- such as BMW- would A- use a purchases account to c.pdfOliversyDGilln
18. A manufacturer, such as BMW, would A. use a purchases account to calculate COGS. B.
have three classes of inventory: DM, DL, and OH . C. be a push manufacturer, using Ford's
model. D. None of the above are true..
16- Envision an imaginary rare species called the Prismatic Rainbow Sn.pdfOliversyDGilln
16. Envision an imaginary rare species called the Prismatic Rainbow Snail ( Helix luminosus ).
This tiny gastropod has a beautiful iridescent, translucent shell that when held at the right angle
seems to refract sunlight like a prism. It has an extremely limited distribution, only found in
moist ravines under hemlock trees near Banner Elk, North Carolina. The combination of
increased development for new summer homes and declining hemlock populations due to the
hemlock wooly adelgids, has resulted in a sharp decline in H. luminosus populations.
Invent some scientific information about its ecological role and the ecosystem services provided
by H. luminosus to make two utilitarian arguments for its conservation. Second, provide two
moral/ethical reasons to save this species. Third, discuss your opinion about whether it is
worth letting this species go extinct if it means that limited economic and personnel resources
could be applied to maintaining healthy populations of six still-common snail species. (13 pts).
18- (4 Points)- Identify the 2 errors in the following Balance Sheet-.pdfOliversyDGilln
18. (4 Points). Identify the 2 errors in the following Balance Sheet. (treat this one completely
independent of the statements above). Make sure to clearly explain your errors so I understand
your explanation. You will notice the amounts are all marked with XXs. You don't need to worry
about the amounts in the statement..
17- Wrist and hand joint exercise movement analysis chart After analyz.pdfOliversyDGilln
17. Wrist and hand joint exercise movement analysis chart After analyzing each of the exercises
in the wrist and hand joint movement analysis chart, break each into two primary movement
phases such as a lifting phase and lowering phase. For each phase, determine the wrist and hand
joint movements occurring, and then list the wrist and hand joint muscles primarily responsible
for causing/controlling those movements or maintaining the position. Beside each muscle in each
movement indicate the type of contraction as follows: I-isometric; C-concentric; E-.
17- What direction are sodium ions moving through the sodium gated cha.pdfOliversyDGilln
17. What direction are sodium ions moving through the sodium gated channel? Sodium ions are
moving into the cell during action potential generation and depolarization which leads to be more
positive inside the cell. 18. What direction is potassium moving? 19. What is happening to the
membrane potential as each of these channels open?.
17- Increasing the pH of an aqueous solution will cause carbonate mine.pdfOliversyDGilln
17. Increasing the pH of an aqueous solution will cause carbonate mineral solubility to: (a)
increase (b) decrease 18. The solubility of carbonate minerals in low pH aqueous solutions
increase with: (a) increasing temperature and increasing partial pressure of CO 2 (b) decreasing
temperature and increasing partial pressure of CO 2 (c) increasing temperature and decreasing
partial pressure of CO 2 (d) decreasing temperature and decreasing partial pressure of CO 2.
17- 4 Points)- Identify the 2 errors in the following Statement of Sto.pdfOliversyDGilln
17: 4 Points). Identify the 2 errors in the following Statement of Stockholder's Equity (treat this
one completely independent of the statement above). Make sure to clearly explain your errors so
I understand your explanation. You will notice the amounts are all marked with XXs. You don't
need to worry about the amounts in the statement..
160 people are asked how many siblings they have- and the results are.pdfOliversyDGilln
160 people are asked how many siblings they have, and the results are shown below: a. Complete
the table (Use 4 decimal places when applicable). b. What percent of the people have exactly two
siblings? %.
16-3- Discuss how important diversity and inclusion programs would be.pdfOliversyDGilln
16-3. Discuss how important diversity and inclusion programs would be in companies based in Canada and Norway.
Explain why there might be different approaches to diversity in different countries..
15- The four phases of the female reproductive cycle are- 16- The two.pdfOliversyDGilln
15. The four phases of the female reproductive cycle are: 16. The two cycles that make up the
female reproductive cycle are: 17. What does inhibin do (male AND female)? 18. Name TWO of
the enzymes produced in the prostate gland. 19. The two erectile tissues of the penis are: 20. The
follicle present when the egg is released is called the follicle..
15 The second half to the Student Report will retrieve the specific fe.pdfOliversyDGilln
15 The second half to the Student Report will retrieve the specific fees for which the student
whose ID is in cell B2 is responsible. In cell E5, enter a VLOOKUP function that will retrieve
the student's Uniform Size from the range A12:E36 on the StudentReport worksheet. Incorporate
an IFERROR function so that if there is no Student ID in cell B2, a blank value ("' ") is returned
instead of a \#N/A error..
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
2 week old patient with Down syndrome is brought to the clinic by his (1).pdfOliversyDGilln
2 week old patient with Down syndrome is brought to the clinic by his parents due to
constipation. A diagnosis of Hirschprung's disease is made. The pathophysiology of this disease
involves migratory failure of which of the following cells? Answers A - D A Alar plate cells B
Basal plate cells C Neural crest cells D Chromaffin cells.
2 polints Assume that inflation in the United States is 9- and inflati.pdfOliversyDGilln
2 polints Assume that inflation in the United States is 9% and inflation in Europe is 2% . If the
spot rate has changed by 2.95% then the percentage change in the reat excharkerate (expressed as
USD/EUR) is \%. Notes: Round your intermediate and final answer to four decimal places. You
should enter your answer in percent form (ie 5 in not 0.05 ). Type your answer....
1a- The entire Precambrian Eon ( Hadean- Archean and Proterozoic ) spa.pdfOliversyDGilln
1a.
The entire Precambrian Eon ( Hadean, Archean and Proterozoic ) spans 85% of all geologic time
ranging from:
10 b.y.a. - 600 m.y.a.
200 m.y.a. - 60 m.y.a.
4.6 b.y.a. - 542 m.y.a.
6 b.y.a. - 400 m.y.a.
b.
The collective term for the important assemblages of mostly soft bodied organisms that lived
mainly between 600 m.y.a. - 545 m.y.a. during the Neo or Late Proterozoic is:
Paleozoic Fauna
Ediacaran Fauna
Shelly Fauna
Proterozoic Fauna
c.
You are a crew member on the U.S.S. Enterprise. You must save the Earth by going back in time
to find the now extinct species of humpback whale. Unfortunately, Spock makes a huge error in
the time travel calculations and the Enterprise ends up in the Paleo/Early Archean . Scientists
on the Enterprise are always curious so they organize a landing party to investigate. They bring
the standard landing party equipment such as tricorders, communicators and phasers with them.
What other vital item does the landing party need to bring with them for this short trip?
oxygen supply
food
glasses
a camera
10 b.y.a. - 600 m.y.a.
200 m.y.a. - 60 m.y.a.
4.6 b.y.a. - 542 m.y.a.
6 b.y.a. - 400 m.y.a..
18- Which of the following lymph nodes drains the leg- a) deep inguina.pdfOliversyDGilln
18. Which of the following lymph nodes drains the leg? a) deep inguinal. b) internal iliac. c)
paraaortic d) superior mesenteric. 19. The lymph vessels from the right leg are collected in: a)
Right bronchomediastinal trunk b) Right lymph duct c) Right neck veins d) Thoracic duct 20.
One of the following statements about lymphatic vessels is FALSE a) They drain interstitial fluid
b) They have thin walls c) They show many valves d) They collect in larger lymphatic vessels
which open directly into the blood stream 21. The number of deciduous (milk) teeth is: a)
sixteen. b) thirty two. c) twenty two. d) twenty. 22. The cardiac orifice is a passage between the:
a) Left atrium and left ventricle b) Right atrium and right ventricle c) Stomach and duodenum d)
Stomach and esophagus..
18- What is a loci- specific location on the chromosomes 19- What are.pdfOliversyDGilln
18. What is a loci? specific location on the chromosomes 19. What are linked genes? genes that
tend to be inherited together This is because they are located close together on the same
chromosome. Therefore. it is less likely to become separated during crossing over. 20. Why did
Thomas Hunt Morgan study fruit flies? fruit flies breed at a high rate and only have 4 pair of
chromosomes 21. Can you make a chromosome map given % recombination? 22. In Morgan's
fruit fly studies, wing size and body color were linked genes. However, some offspring had
phenotypes that did not match the parents. What are these called? recombinant phenotypes a.
What was the mechanism that allowed this recombination to occur? crossing over taking place in
meiosis 1 23. What are sex-linked traits? alleles present on the sex chromosome take on unique
patterns.
18- Describe how both average basin slope and channel slope change as.pdfOliversyDGilln
18. Describe how both average basin slope and channel slope change as a function of basin area?
19. Where is stream velocity greater - in a mountain cascade or a large lowland river? Explain
your answer 20. List the four valley segment types and describe the dominant processes in each.
32. At what different timescales do tectonic, climatic, and human forcing affect drainage basins
9. Discuss the residence time of sediment in a drainage basin? 28. List three reasons why rivers
leave behind terraces?.
18- A manufacturer- such as BMW- would A- use a purchases account to c.pdfOliversyDGilln
18. A manufacturer, such as BMW, would A. use a purchases account to calculate COGS. B.
have three classes of inventory: DM, DL, and OH . C. be a push manufacturer, using Ford's
model. D. None of the above are true..
16- Envision an imaginary rare species called the Prismatic Rainbow Sn.pdfOliversyDGilln
16. Envision an imaginary rare species called the Prismatic Rainbow Snail ( Helix luminosus ).
This tiny gastropod has a beautiful iridescent, translucent shell that when held at the right angle
seems to refract sunlight like a prism. It has an extremely limited distribution, only found in
moist ravines under hemlock trees near Banner Elk, North Carolina. The combination of
increased development for new summer homes and declining hemlock populations due to the
hemlock wooly adelgids, has resulted in a sharp decline in H. luminosus populations.
Invent some scientific information about its ecological role and the ecosystem services provided
by H. luminosus to make two utilitarian arguments for its conservation. Second, provide two
moral/ethical reasons to save this species. Third, discuss your opinion about whether it is
worth letting this species go extinct if it means that limited economic and personnel resources
could be applied to maintaining healthy populations of six still-common snail species. (13 pts).
18- (4 Points)- Identify the 2 errors in the following Balance Sheet-.pdfOliversyDGilln
18. (4 Points). Identify the 2 errors in the following Balance Sheet. (treat this one completely
independent of the statements above). Make sure to clearly explain your errors so I understand
your explanation. You will notice the amounts are all marked with XXs. You don't need to worry
about the amounts in the statement..
17- Wrist and hand joint exercise movement analysis chart After analyz.pdfOliversyDGilln
17. Wrist and hand joint exercise movement analysis chart After analyzing each of the exercises
in the wrist and hand joint movement analysis chart, break each into two primary movement
phases such as a lifting phase and lowering phase. For each phase, determine the wrist and hand
joint movements occurring, and then list the wrist and hand joint muscles primarily responsible
for causing/controlling those movements or maintaining the position. Beside each muscle in each
movement indicate the type of contraction as follows: I-isometric; C-concentric; E-.
17- What direction are sodium ions moving through the sodium gated cha.pdfOliversyDGilln
17. What direction are sodium ions moving through the sodium gated channel? Sodium ions are
moving into the cell during action potential generation and depolarization which leads to be more
positive inside the cell. 18. What direction is potassium moving? 19. What is happening to the
membrane potential as each of these channels open?.
17- Increasing the pH of an aqueous solution will cause carbonate mine.pdfOliversyDGilln
17. Increasing the pH of an aqueous solution will cause carbonate mineral solubility to: (a)
increase (b) decrease 18. The solubility of carbonate minerals in low pH aqueous solutions
increase with: (a) increasing temperature and increasing partial pressure of CO 2 (b) decreasing
temperature and increasing partial pressure of CO 2 (c) increasing temperature and decreasing
partial pressure of CO 2 (d) decreasing temperature and decreasing partial pressure of CO 2.
17- 4 Points)- Identify the 2 errors in the following Statement of Sto.pdfOliversyDGilln
17: 4 Points). Identify the 2 errors in the following Statement of Stockholder's Equity (treat this
one completely independent of the statement above). Make sure to clearly explain your errors so
I understand your explanation. You will notice the amounts are all marked with XXs. You don't
need to worry about the amounts in the statement..
160 people are asked how many siblings they have- and the results are.pdfOliversyDGilln
160 people are asked how many siblings they have, and the results are shown below: a. Complete
the table (Use 4 decimal places when applicable). b. What percent of the people have exactly two
siblings? %.
16-3- Discuss how important diversity and inclusion programs would be.pdfOliversyDGilln
16-3. Discuss how important diversity and inclusion programs would be in companies based in Canada and Norway.
Explain why there might be different approaches to diversity in different countries..
15- The four phases of the female reproductive cycle are- 16- The two.pdfOliversyDGilln
15. The four phases of the female reproductive cycle are: 16. The two cycles that make up the
female reproductive cycle are: 17. What does inhibin do (male AND female)? 18. Name TWO of
the enzymes produced in the prostate gland. 19. The two erectile tissues of the penis are: 20. The
follicle present when the egg is released is called the follicle..
15 The second half to the Student Report will retrieve the specific fe.pdfOliversyDGilln
15 The second half to the Student Report will retrieve the specific fees for which the student
whose ID is in cell B2 is responsible. In cell E5, enter a VLOOKUP function that will retrieve
the student's Uniform Size from the range A12:E36 on the StudentReport worksheet. Incorporate
an IFERROR function so that if there is no Student ID in cell B2, a blank value ("' ") is returned
instead of a \#N/A error..
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
12- Abduction of Thumb Subject- Place the hand on a table with the pal.pdf
1. 12. Abduction of Thumb Subject: Place the hand on a table with the palm up and the thumb
slightly separated from the index finger. Abduct the thumb at the carpometacarpal joint by
raising it vertically upward. Using your opposite hand, palpate the forearm and hand and identify
as many muscles as possible. What is the prime mover? Explain the action of this muscle. 15.
Opposition of the Thumb Subject: Press the thumb hard against the tip of the middle finger.
Using your opposite hand, palpate and identify the prime movers. What are the prime movers?
Explain the actions of these muscles.
