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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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Once the cranial bones reach skeletal maturity, they are joined by:
a) diarthroses to protect the underlying brain. b) amphiarthroses to protect the underlying brain. c) syndesmoses to protect the underlying brain. d) synarthroses to protect the underlying brain.
The primary ossification center in long bones is located in the ________.
A. epiphyses B. diaphysis C. articular cartilage D. central canal
The anterior portion of the palate is formed by the:
A) hyoid bone and mandible. B) union of the facial bones. C) maxilla and palatine bones. D) soft tissues of the posterior pharynx.