What is transverse shoulder flexion? Shoulder transverse flexion is a medial movement at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint in a horizontal plane, resulting in a decrease of angle (flexion) – moving the upper arm towards and across the chest with the elbow facing out to the side – see Figure 1. What muscles do extension of […]
What is PJE in a NOTAM?
What is PJE in a NOTAM? PJE is “Parachute Jumping Exercises.” Where can I look up NOTAMs? 1-800-WX-BRIEF Luckily checking NOTAMs is easy thanks to the internet and Foreflight. The most obvious place to check NOTAMS is to call 1-800-WX-BRIEF and get a full weather brief…. The FAA’s main NOTAM site. The FAA’s other NOTAM […]
When did the Fourth Crusade began?
When did the Fourth Crusade began? 1202 – 1204 Fourth Crusade/Periods Why did the Fourth Crusade fail? Alexius IV, who owed his throne to Latins, became bitterly unpopular and was finally toppled in a palace coup in late January 1204. The Crusaders, now cheated of their reward and disgusted at the treachery of the Byzantines, […]
What is the main personality of a Gemini?
What is the main personality of a Gemini? Geminis are flexible, extroverted, and clever, and there’s never a boring moment while they’re around. Their flaws include indecisiveness, impulsivity, unreliability, and nosiness, therefore don’t disclose a Gemini your innermost deepest fears. What are the characteristics of a female Gemini? Gemini women like solving problems, too. She […]
What happened Ten-Tec?
What happened Ten-Tec? Boutique electronics manufacturer Dishtronix has acquired the assets of amateur radio equipment maker Ten-Tec from RKR Designs. This is the second change of ownership within a year for what is left of the well-known transceiver company. Is Ten-Tec still in business? Here is the new answer for EVERYONE for ever more and […]
Where did Shropshire sheep come from?
Where did Shropshire sheep come from? England Shropshire, breed of medium-wool, dark-faced, hornless sheep originating in the Downs of England. It is one of the most popular farm sheep in the Midwestern United States. It produces good wool and mutton and subsists on sparse pasturage more successfully than breeds such as the Hampshire or Suffolk. […]
Are gamma cameras used in pet?
Are gamma cameras used in pet? Further increasing the availability of PET imaging is a technology called gamma camera systems (devices used to scan patients who have been injected with small amounts of radionuclides and currently in use with other nuclear medicine procedures). These systems have been adapted for use in PET scan procedures. Why […]
What majority is needed to override a veto?
What majority is needed to override a veto? Congress can override a veto by passing the act by a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate. (Usually an act is passed with a simple majority.) This check prevents the President from blocking an act when significant support for it exists. How many votes […]
What is the difference between Dura-Ace 9000 and 9100?
What is the difference between Dura-Ace 9000 and 9100? New Dura-Ace R9100 crankset is mostly black, fading out to grey at the edges of the chainring. Dura-Ace 9000 chainring is 50/34T, with a silver outer ring ending in the silver coloured teeth. New R9100 right crankarm (165mm) is slightly lighter at 303 grams. It is […]
What does VMAT2 do?
What does VMAT2 do? The vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) is an integral presynaptic protein that regulates the packaging and subsequent release of dopamine and other monoamines from neuronal vesicles into the synapse. What happens if you block VMAT? More specifically, inhibition of VMAT2 may cause an increase in cytosolic catecholamine levels, which can result […]