Damage to a bone because of extreme load, sudden impact, or stresses applied from an unusual directioniscalled a
A) dislocation.
B) contortion.
C) rupture.
D) fragmentation.
E) fracture.

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A fracture is a break in a bone due to excessive force or stress on the bone. The other options do not necessarily involve a break or damage to the bone itself.

Damage to a Bone Because of Extreme Load, Sudden Impact