Injuries to long bones and joints are more likely to result in fractures than in sprains until
A)preschool age.
B)school age.
C)adolescence.
D)early adulthood.
E)middle adulthood.

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Fractures to long bones and joints are more common during growth years. During childhood and early adolescence, the epiphyseal growth plates are more easily injured than are the tougher ligaments. Growth is completed with the closure of the epiphyseal growth plates at about 20 years of age.

Injuries to Long Bones and Joints Are More Likely to Result