Which of the following statements concerning blunt thoracic trauma in the pediatric population is most accurate?
A) Children are more likely than adults to suffer both rib fracture and organ injury.
B) Children are less likely than adults to suffer either rib fractures or organ injury.
C) Children are more likely than adults to suffer rib fractures but less likely to suffer significant organ injury.
D) Children are less likely than adults to suffer rib fractures but more likely to have significant organ injury.

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Children have more flexible chest walls than adults, which means they are less likely to suffer rib fractures in the event of blunt thoracic trauma. However, this flexibility also means that the force of an impact can be transmitted more deeply into the chest, leading to a higher likelihood of significant organ injury despite the absence of rib fractures.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Blunt Thoracic Trauma in the Pediatric