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.

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?
(1 point)
O a vertebra has weakened
O a vertebra has ruptured
O a vertebra has become soft
O a vertebra has slipped out of place

Answer 1

A vertebra has slipped out of place.

Answer 2

Spondylolisthesis refers to the condition where a vertebra has slipped out of place. In the case of Brandon, his fall caused several small fractures in his spine, which led to the occurrence of spondylolisthesis. Therefore, the correct answer is "A vertebra has slipped out of place."