Which of the Following Is MOST Likely to Be Fractured

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is MOST likely to be fractured from a fall onto outstretched hands?

• A) Carpals
• B) Metacarpals
• C) Clavicle
• D) Ulna

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs like the stomach and intestines, responsible for involuntary movements.

Resting Length

The length of a muscle when it is not actively contracted or stretched, influencing its ability to generate force.

Sarcomeres

The fundamental units of muscle contraction, composed of long, fibrous proteins that slide past each other when muscles contract and relax.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized junctions between cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the synchronized contraction of the heart.