The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in:
a. preadolescent boys.
b. adolescent boys.
c. adolescent girls.
d. older adults.
ANS: D
The incidence of fractures of the upper femur, upper humerus, vertebrae, and pelvis is highest in older adults and is often associated with osteoporosis. Fractures of healthy bones, particularly the tibia, clavicle, and lower humerus, tend to occur in young persons and without gender preference.
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