Match each definition to one of the following items.
-A fracture that is broken, splintered, or crushed into pieces
A)Crush injury
B)Fissured fracture
C)Comminuted fracture
D)Greenstick fracture
E)External skeletal fixation
F)Contusion

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A comminuted fracture is a fracture that is broken into several pieces.

Answer: D
 A greenstick fracture is a fracture where the bone is bent and partially broken, commonly seen in children.

Answer: B
 A fissured fracture is a hairline crack or incomplete break in the bone.

Answer: A
 A crush injury occurs when a body part is subjected to a high degree of force, usually resulting in damage to soft tissue and bone.

Answer: E
 External skeletal fixation is a method of bone fixation where metal pins and screws are used to hold broken bones together, often used in complex fractures.

Answer: F
 A contusion is a bruise, which is caused by a blunt force injury that damages blood vessels and causes bleeding within the tissues.

Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items