A compression fracture occurs particularly in vertebrae subjected to extreme stress, such as when landing on the gluteal region after a fall.

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This statement is true. A compression fracture is a type of fracture in which the vertebrae in the spine collapse or become compressed due to excessive force or pressure, often caused by falls or direct trauma to the spine. The gluteal region refers to the buttocks, which can also be affected by the force of impact and contribute to the compression fracture.

A Compression Fracture Occurs Particularly in Vertebrae Subjected to Extreme