Wedging and fractures of the ________ cause a gradual loss of height and a humped back, and are often the cause of a stooped appearance of older adults.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
vertebrae
Wedging and fractures of the vertebrae cause a gradual loss of height and a humped back, and are often the cause of a stooped appearance of older adults.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)