Which Injury Is Possible Based on the Anatomy of the Spine

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which injury is possible based on the anatomy of the spine?

• A) Fracture to the ninth cervical vertebra
• B) Dislocation of lumbar vertebra number 6
• C) Disk injury between thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12
• D) Compression fracture to lumbar vertebra 12

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