Fractures in the Ankle Region Occur Most Often to Which

question 29

Multiple Choice

Fractures in the ankle region occur most often to which of the following structures?

• A) the lateral malleolus
• B) the medial malleolus
• C) the talus
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Recessive Gene

A gene that can be masked by a dominant gene and is only expressed in a homogeneous state for that trait.

Trait Expressed

A characteristic or attribute that is displayed or manifested due to genetic expression or environmental influences.

Likelihood

The probability or chance that a particular event will occur, often used in statistics and probability theory.

Identical

Exactly the same in every way; often used in the context of identical twins who share the exact same genetic makeup.