Which of the following mechanisms causes a transverse fracture?
A) Compression
B) Bending
C) Torsion
D) Shear

Name: Which of the following mechanisms causes a transverse fracture? A) Compression B) Bending C) Torsion D) Shear
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Bending forces are typically responsible for transverse fractures, where the bone breaks in a straight line across its shaft due to a force applied perpendicular to the long axis of the bone.

Which of the Following Mechanisms Causes a Transverse Fracture