What is a lateral compression fracture?

What is a lateral compression fracture? While a type 1 lateral compression fracture (LC1) refers to crush or ‘buckle fractures’ of the sacrum according to the definition provided by Young et al. [4], the fracture line of type 2 injuries (LC2) involves the sacroiliac joint and some of the posteriorly stabilizing ligaments. Does surgical stabilization […]

Whats a founder effect?

Whats a founder effect? The founder effect is the reduction in genetic variation that results when a small subset of a large population is used to establish a new colony. The new population may be very different from the original population, both in terms of its genotypes and phenotypes. What is an example of the […]

How old was the Red Baron when he joined?

How old was the Red Baron when he joined? When the war began, 22-year-old Manfred von Richthofen was stationed along Germany’s eastern border but he was soon transferred to the west. During the charge into Belgium and France, Manfred’s cavalry regiment was attached to the infantry for whom Manfred conducted reconnaissance patrols. What rank was […]

Does it rain in the coniferous forest?

Does it rain in the coniferous forest? Precipitation in coniferous forests varies from 300 to 900 mm annually, with some temperate coniferous forests receiving up to 2,000 mm/ year (79 in/year). What accounts for the wet cold conditions of the coniferous forests of the world? During winter, chilly winds from the Arctic cause extreme cold […]

What is the most common liver disease?

What is the most common liver disease? The most common types of liver infection are hepatitis viruses, including: Hepatitis A. Hepatitis B. Hepatitis C. How many liver diseases are there? More than 100 types of liver disease have been identified. Their common feature is that they all involve damage to the liver that disturbs its […]

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