A ballerina tears her round ligament during a performance one evening. Which of the following would her orthopedic surgeon be most concerned about?
A. Shoulder subluxation
B. Knee hyperextension
C. Elbow hyperextension
D. Cell death in the femoral head
Answer: D
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The shaft of a long bone is referred to as the ________.
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