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What type of fracture involves many different pieces of bone?
What type of fracture involves many different pieces of bone?
- Complete fracture
- Comminuted fracture (correct)
- Infraction
- Hinge fracture
Which force direction results in a spiral fracture?
Which force direction results in a spiral fracture?
- Torsion (correct)
- Compression
- Tension
- Avulsion
What type of death do forensic anthropologists not determine?
What type of death do forensic anthropologists not determine?
- Intentional (correct)
- Accidental
- Natural
- Unknown
Which type of force direction involves force pulling away from the bone?
Which type of force direction involves force pulling away from the bone?
What type of discontinuity occurs if a break doesn’t go all the way through the bone?
What type of discontinuity occurs if a break doesn’t go all the way through the bone?
Study Notes
Types of Fractures
- Comminuted fracture involves many different pieces of bone
- Spiral fracture occurs when force is applied in a twisting direction
Force Directions
- Tension force direction involves force pulling away from the bone
Types of Discontinuity
- Incomplete fracture or greenstick fracture occurs when a break doesn’t go all the way through the bone
Death Determination
- Forensic anthropologists do not determine the cause of death, only the identity of the deceased
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Description
Test your knowledge of forensic anthropology with this quiz covering causes and manners of death, as well as types of bone fractures. See how well you understand the distinctions between accidental, intentional, disease-related, and other causes of death, as well as the different manners of death such as homicide, suicide, and natural causes. Additionally, familiarize yourself with the various types of bone fractures, including breaks, fractures, and infractions.
