When an Individual ʺBreaks a Hip,ʺ the Most Common Location

question 21

Multiple Choice

When an individual ʺbreaks a hip,ʺ the most common location of the fracture is the

• A) iliac crest of the os coxa.
• B) neck of the femur.
• C) acetabulum of the os coxa.
• D) diaphysis of the femur.

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A collection of glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to regulate processes such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the body's glands that regulate various bodily functions by traveling through the bloodstream to organs and tissues.

Chemical Messengers

Substances, such as hormones and neurotransmitters, that transmit signals and information between cells and throughout the body.

Growth Hormone

A peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.