Which of the following fractures would be the least likely to cause a spinal cord injury?

A. A fracture of vertebra C2
B. A fracture of vertebra T12
C. A fracture of vertebra C6
D. A fracture of vertebra T5
E. A fracture of vertebra L4


Answer: E

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