What is the primary pathologic alteration resulting from ankylosing spondylitis (AS)?
A)Inflammation of the bursa
B)Inflammation of the long bones
C)Inflammation of fibrocartilaginous joints of the vertebrae
D)Inflammation of the small hand and feet bones

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AS involves inflammation of fibrocartilage in cartilaginous joints, primarily in the spine and sacroiliac joints. AS does not include inflammation of bursa, long bones, of small bones in the hands and feet.

What Is the Primary Pathologic Alteration Resulting from Ankylosing Spondylitis