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What is the primary characteristic of a fracture?
What is the primary characteristic of a fracture?
Which type of fracture involves the bone breaking incompletely, resembling a bend?
Which type of fracture involves the bone breaking incompletely, resembling a bend?
What term describes a fracture caused by repetitive stress over time rather than a single traumatic event?
What term describes a fracture caused by repetitive stress over time rather than a single traumatic event?
Which type of fracture typically allows the bone to break through the skin?
Which type of fracture typically allows the bone to break through the skin?
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In which scenario might a pathologic fracture occur?
In which scenario might a pathologic fracture occur?
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Study Notes
Fracture Characteristics
- A break in the continuity of a bone.
Incomplete Fracture
- Greenstick fracture: A break that does not go all the way through the bone, resembling a bend.
Stress Fracture
- Occurs due to repetitive stress over time, rather than a single traumatic event.
Open or Compound Fracture
- The broken bone protrudes through the skin.
Pathologic Fracture
- A fracture that occurs in a bone weakened by a disease process, such as osteoporosis or cancer.
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Test your knowledge on the characteristics and types of bone fractures. This quiz covers various fracture types, their causes, and the conditions under which they occur. Perfect for students in anatomy or healthcare fields.
