The term "spondylolisthesis" refers to a condition where a vertebra slips out of its proper position in the spine. Therefore, the correct response is:
a vertebra has slipped out of place.
Question
While installing a roof, Brandon slipped and suffered a fall. He was told that he had several small fractures in his spine and that this caused spondylolisthesis to occur. Breaking down this term, what does this mean?
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Responses
a vertebra has weakened
a vertebra has weakened
a vertebra has ruptured
a vertebra has ruptured
a vertebra has become soft
a vertebra has become soft
a vertebra has slipped out of place
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