A 57-year-old female has recently been diagnosed with overproduction of red bone marrow,which has been causing significant bone pain.Which of the following bones is likely to be involved?
A) tarsals
B) vertebra
C) metacarpals
D) patella

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Vertebrae are a common site for bone pain in conditions of overproduction of red bone marrow, such as polycythemia vera. Tarsals and metacarpals may also be affected, but are less common sites. The patella is unlikely to be involved in this condition.

A 57-Year-Old Female Has Recently Been Diagnosed with Overproduction of Red