What Anatomic Structures Are Common Areas for Fatigue Fractures

question 23

Multiple Choice

What anatomic structures are common areas for fatigue fractures?

• A) Metatarsals
• B) Metacarpals
• C) Distal radius
• D) Distal tibia

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