A compression or burst fracture of the cervical spine would MOST likely occur following:
A) a direct blow to the occipital region of the skull.
B) rapid acceleration following a motor vehicle crash.
C) axial loading after a patient falls and lands feet first.
D) a significant fall in which the patient lands head first.
Ans: D) a significant fall in which the patient lands head first.
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The tensor tympanl muscle is a skeletal muscle in the middle ear controlled by a branch of the trigeminal nerve. This muscle acts to prevent damage from loud sounds. Which branch of the trigeminal muscle would be responsible?
a. opthalmic b. maxillary c. mandibular d. temporal
What are the different spatial units of administration in the Roman Catholic Church?
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