Question 21 • Medical Terminology - EL3620
Ankylosing spondylitis causes inflammation and stiffness in the spine, which can limit movement over time. Kalli’s back pain and difficulty turning her neck fit this pattern. Fibrous dysplasia, psoriasis, and osteoporosis do not typically cause this combination of spinal stiffness and reduced neck mobility.
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