Question

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

Answer 1

The Answer is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is option A- mandible

Mandible is a lower jaw bone that does not protect any organ in our body.

It is located in the facial region and is the strongest and largest bone of the mouth.

Mandible contains a region for the lower teeth and forms a temporomandibular joint.

The structure of mandible is comprised of two regions:

- The horizontal body (anteriorly)

- Two vertical rami (posteriorly)