An 85 year old woman lost her balance and fell backwards, landing on her bottom. Upon hitting the ground and for hours afterward, she complained of severe back pain. Her family took her to the doctor for Xrays and it was revealed she had compressed her thoracic vertebral bones (T8 & T9), resulting in a fracture. This type of fracture is called a ________________fracture.
A. compression
B. spiral
C. greenstick
D. transverse
Select your answer:
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A. healthy choices
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C. health promotion
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