Match the fracture type to the description that characterizes it.

-Bone that is in two distinct pieces

Question

Match the fracture type to the description that characterizes it.

-Bone that is in two distinct pieces

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A complete fracture is when the bone is in two distinct pieces.

Answer: B
 A comminuted fracture is when the bone is shattered into three or more pieces.

Answer: C
 A closed fracture is when the bone breaks but does not puncture through the skin.

Answer: D
 A compound fracture is when the bone breaks and punctures through the skin.

Answer: E
 A greenstick fracture is when the bone is cracked but not completely broken. This type of fracture usually occurs in children whose bones are more pliable than adults.

Match the Fracture Type to the Description That Characterizes It