Abdominal trauma should be suspected with penetrating thoracic wounds below the ________ rib anteriorly and the ________ rib posteriorly.
A) fourth; ninth
B) second; fifth
C) fourth; sixth
D) second; tenth

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The correct answer is C, as abdominal trauma should be suspected with penetrating thoracic wounds below the fourth rib anteriorly and the sixth rib posteriorly. This is due to the fact that these areas are in close proximity to the abdominal cavity and can potentially cause damage to abdominal organs. The other answer choices have either too high or too low rib numbers and are thus incorrect.

Abdominal Trauma Should Be Suspected with Penetrating Thoracic Wounds Below