DEXA scan of lumbar vertebra and femoral neck are assessed for bone mineral density in menopausal women because of all except: (A) Lumbar vertebrae contain primarily trabecular bone., (B) Trabecular bone has faster re-modelling rate., (C) Early rapid bone loss can be determined by evaluation of this site with trabecular bone., (D) Lumbar vertebra is 80% compact bone.
Answer is D. Lumbar vertebra is trabecular bone, being less dense and fast rate of remodelling, is assessed for measuring bone mineral density for Menopausal Osteoporosis.