A fracture in which the supporting structure of the bone tissue collapses is called a(n) ____ fracture.

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A compression fracture occurs when the supporting structure of the bone tissue collapses, often seen in conditions like osteoporosis. A greenstick fracture occurs when the bone is bent and only partially broken, a hairline fracture is a small, thin crack in the bone, and an impacted fracture occurs when the bone is compressed or jammed into itself.

A Fracture in Which the Supporting Structure of the Bone