This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Special topics, Subject name: Anatomy
The type of fracture occur by fall from height on the feet or buttock is 
Select and explain. 
A. Comminuted fracture, B. Pond fracture, C. Sutural fracture, D. Ring fracture
D: Ring fracture
Answer: D: Ring fracture 
Explanation: Ring fracture It is a fissured fracture which encircles the foramen magnum. This type of fracture may occur by fall from a height on the feet or buttock A heavy blow on the top of head may also cause a ring fracture. In traffic accidents a forceful impact on the front of chin may also cause an annular fracture probably by the force transmitting through the mandibular joints. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 163