Which of the following is more prone to osteomyelitis:__________?

Correct answer: D. mandible

  • A. Maxilla
  • B. zygoma
  • C. palatine bone
  • D. mandible

Explanation

The mandible is more prone to osteomyelitis because it has a relatively poorer blood supply and dense cortical bone, which limits delivery of inflammatory cells and antibiotics. The maxilla is more vascular and therefore usually resists infection better.

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