A bone fracture that does not perforate the skin is a(an)
A) open fracture.
B) closed fracture.
C) complicated fracture.
D) composite fracture.
E) irregular fracture.

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A closed fracture, also known as a simple fracture, is a type of bone fracture where the bone is broken but the skin remains intact. Open fractures, on the other hand, involve a break in the skin, exposing the bone to the outside environment.

A Bone Fracture That Does Not Perforate the Skin Is