Greg is a member of a local gang and is known in your emergency department because of his frequent visits. the 18-year-old comes to your er after a fight at a pool hall over a spilled beer. greg has multiple bruises from a pool cue on his neck and face indicating a need for facial bones and a cervical spine series. the resulting films reveal no fractures in the spine, but the mandible is fractured. refer to the image. a fracture found in the mandible would result in which of the following?

Greg is a member of a local gang and is known in your emergency department because of his frequent visits. the 18-year-old comes to your er after a fight at a pool hall over a spilled beer. greg has multiple bruises from a pool cue on his neck and face indicating a need for facial bones and a cervical spine series. the resulting films reveal no fractures in the spine, but the mandible is fractured. refer to the image. a fracture found in the mandible would result in which of the following?



A. usually there are two fractures on opposite sides
B. usually there is only one fracture at the site of impact
C. coracoid process fractures are usually single
D. fractures of the neck are often longitudinal
E. fractures of the neck are associated with dislocation of the temporomandibular joint on the opposite side
F. fractures of the angle of the mandible may involve the fourth molar


Answer: A. usually there are two fractures on opposite sides.


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