Which of the following is most likely to occur from a direct blow to the thorax or indirectly from a sudden twist or a fall on a ball, compressing the rib cage?
A) A costal cartilage injury
B) A solar plexus blow
C) Hemothorax
D) Rupture of the kidneys

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A costal cartilage injury is most likely to occur from a direct blow to the thorax or indirectly from a sudden twist or a fall on a ball, compressing the rib cage. This type of injury specifically affects the cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum, which can be directly impacted by such forces.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Occur from a Direct