After 50 Years of Age, Stature

question 6

Multiple Choice

After 50 years of age, stature:

• A) becomes fixed.
• B) begins a barely perceptible secondary increase.
• C) increases at a rate of 0.5 cm/year.
• D) declines.

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Definitions:

Sacrum

Five fused vertebrae that lie between the coccyx and the lumbar vertebrae of the spinal column.

Pelvic Girdle

A bony structure located in the lower part of the trunk, connecting the spine to the legs and supporting the visceral organs of the pelvis.

Symphysis Pubis

A slightly movable joint located where the left and right pubic bones meet at the front of the pelvis.

Anteriorly

Refers to the position or direction towards the front of the body or an object.