Where Does Inflammation Usually Begin in an Individual with Ankylosing

question 45

Multiple Choice

Where does inflammation usually begin in an individual with ankylosing spondylitis?

• A) Costovertebral joints with progression down the spine
• B) Cervical and thoracic vertebrae, causing kyphosis
• C) Sacroiliac joints with progression up the spine
• D) Peripheral joints and then proceeds to the vertebrae

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