Which Region of the Spine Is the Most Common Site

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which region of the spine is the most common site of pathologic compression fracture of vertebral bodies caused by osteoporosis?

• A) Cervical
• B) Thoracic
• C) Lumbar
• D) Coccyx

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

Perception

The process by which sensory information is interpreted and organized to represent and understand the environment.

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Trichromatic Theory

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