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Tyler is admitted to the hospital after an accident. In the hospital, Tyler overhears the doctor telling his mom that although he has a fracture in the axial skeleton, he's lucky because the bone doesn't protect any vital organ that's essential for survival. Which bone has Tyler fractured?

A. mandible

B. rib

C. sternum

D. vertebral column

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Valentina Acevedo

21 July, 18:13

Select the correct answer. ALL Answers that You Put must be correct.

Tyler is admitted to the hospital after an accident. In the hospital, Tyler overhears the doctor telling his mom that although he has a fracture in the axial skeleton, he's lucky because the bone doesn't protect any vital organ that's essential for survival. Which bone has Tyler fractured?

A. mandible

B. rib

C. sternum

D. vertebral column

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Yaritza Hess · Answer 1

The answer is A. Mandible

Explanation:

Out of all the facial and cranial bones, the mandible is the largest and strongest one. It constitutes the lower part of the jaw, contains the lower teeth and aids chewing. Ribs are 24 bones that cover and protect the chest cavity that includes the heart and lungs. Sternum or the breastbone is a long bone located at the front of the rib cage that protects vital organs such as heart and lungs as well major blood vessels. The vertebral column constitutes 33 small bones or vertebra that protect the spinal cord.