Fractures

Front

Which term describes a fracture that does not pierce the skin?

Back

closed

Front

Which fracture is common in young children where there is only a bend in the bone?

Back

greenstick

Front

Which fracture occurs in children and occurs because ligaments and capsules are stronger than the growth plate?

Back

epiphyseal plate

Front

Which fracture occurs straight across the bone? Options: oblique, transverse, stress, spiral

Back

transverse

Front

Which fracture occurs when bone shatters into 3 or more pieces?

Back

comminuted

Front

Which fracture is caused by a twisting motion? Options: oblique, spiral, transverse, compression

Back

spiral

Front

Fracture that occurs at an angle when force is applied at an angle

Back

oblique

Front

Type of fracture that occurs when a tendon or ligament pulls of a piece of bone

Back

avulsion

Front

Type of fracture caused by repetitive stress and overuse

Back

stress