The three main sites of osteoporosis fractures are the ________.

A. ankle, hip, and collarbone (clavicle)
B. spinal vertebrae, wrist, and hip
C. wrist, elbow, and ankle
D. collarbone (clavicle), spinal vertebrae, and hip


Answer: B

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