Which of the following BEST describes a flail chest?

A) Four or more adjacent ribs, fractured in three or more places
B) Two or more adjacent ribs, fractured in two or more places
C) Three or more adjacent ribs, fractured in four or more places
D) Three or more adjacent ribs, fractured in two or more places

Answer: B

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