A 32-year-old obese male begins a jogging routine. A week after beginning, he fractures his leg. This fracture is referred to as a _____ fracture.
A) insufficiency
B) greenstick
C) fatigue
D) compound

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A fatigue fracture occurs after repeated stress on a bone, such as with overuse or sudden increase in physical activity. In this case, the obese male's sudden jogging routine likely caused repeated stress on his leg, leading to a fatigue fracture. Insufficiency fractures occur in weakened bones, such as in osteoporosis or cancer. Greenstick fractures typically occur in children because their bones are still developing and are more flexible. Compound fractures involve the bone breaking through the skin.

A 32-Year-Old Obese Male Begins a Jogging Routine