Which of the following fractures is characterized by a bone fragment that has been pulled away from the bone?
A) A blowout fracture
B) A greenstick fracture
C) An oblique fracture
D) An avulsion fracture

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An avulsion fracture occurs when a fragment of bone is pulled away from the main mass of bone as a result of physical trauma. This type of fracture is often the result of an injury where a ligament or tendon that is attached to the bone pulls away a piece of the bone.

Which of the Following Fractures Is Characterized by a Bone