Transverse or Spinous Process Fractures May Result from Which of the Following

question 24

Multiple Choice

Transverse or spinous process fractures may result from which of the following?

• A)extremely forceful contraction of the attached muscles
• B)the sustenance of a hard blow to the back of the spine
• C)both extremely forceful contraction of the attached muscles and the sustenance of a hard blow to the back of the spine
• D)none of these answers is correct

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Definitions:

Laminar Blood Flow

Laminar blood flow describes the smooth, orderly movement of blood through vessels, where layers of blood move parallel to the vessel wall without mixing.

Innermost Layer

The deepest or most central layer within a structure.

Outermost Layer

The external surface or layer of an object or organism, often serving as a protective barrier.

Internal Jugular Veins

Large veins located in the neck that carry blood from the head back to the heart.