ANATOMY APR+PHILS F/HUMAN ANATOMY(LL)
ANATOMY APR+PHILS F/HUMAN ANATOMY(LL)
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To determine:

The fractured bone and its location if an athlete is encountered with a typical fracture at the dens' base.

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A hairline fracture can be defined as a very small crack within the bone. This hairline fracture is also called stress fracture. This hairline fracture commonly occurs in athletes.

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