5 Questions
Which type of fracture involves a break in the continuity of bone with or without displacement of fragment?
Simple fracture
What type of trauma is the most common cause of fracture?
Direct violence
Which type of cause for fracture is related to violent muscle contractions and local or systemic disease?
Intrinsic cause
What is the type of fracture that involves bending, torsional, compression, and shearing force transmitted to a weak point within the bone?
Indirect violence fracture
What is the classification of a fracture that involves both bone and soft tissue damage?
Compound fracture
Study Notes
Types of Fractures
- A fracture involves a break in the continuity of bone with or without displacement of fragment.
- The most common cause of fracture is trauma.
Causes of Fractures
- One type of cause of fracture is related to violent muscle contractions and local or systemic disease.
- Another type of fracture involves bending, torsional, compression, and shearing force transmitted to a weak point within the bone.
Classification of Fractures
- A type of fracture classification involves both bone and soft tissue damage.
Test your knowledge on animal fractures with this quiz covering definitions, causes, and factors influencing the type of fracture and soft tissue involvement. Explore the etiology of fractures, including direct intrinsic causes and indirect causes.
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