Frontal impacts in which the patient takes a "down-and-under" pathway typically result in which of the following injury patterns?
A) Traumatic brain injury
B) Hip and femur fractures
C) Rupture of the diaphragm
D) Rupture of hollow organs

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A "down-and-under" pathway in a frontal impact means that the patient's body moves downward and underneath the steering wheel/dashboard. This typically results in injuries to the lower extremities, such as hip and femur fractures. Traumatic brain injury, rupture of the diaphragm, and rupture of hollow organs are more commonly seen in other types of impact patterns.

Frontal Impacts in Which the Patient Takes a "Down-And-Under" Pathway