Hank was involved in a car accident during which a flat bone in the anterior region of his thorax was fractured.  Which bone is most likely the one that was fractured?

A. Thoracic vertebra
B. Sternum
C. Clavicle
D. Scapula


Answer: B

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

A hog __________ is a restraint method in which the pig's snout is secured by a loop tie that is attached to a long handle

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Anatomy & Physiology

Why will a patient that injures a tendon feel pain at the joint?

a) A tendon is within the articular capsule of a joint, and when contracted, pain is felt within the joint. b) A tendon attaches two bones together at a joint and if damaged, the pain is felt at the joint. c) A tendon crosses a joint, and when the tendon is pulled taut by the muscle, the pain is felt at the joint. d) Tendons are fluid-filled sacs that minimize friction and will rupture when injured, causing joint pain.

Anatomy & Physiology

Hemostasis is the production of formed elements of blood

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology

When part of the immune system recognizes and binds to a foreign molecule, the part of the molecule to which binding occurs is called the epitope or ________ determinant.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Anatomy & Physiology