Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

-occurs with a severe twisting action, causes break to wind around bone

Question

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

-occurs with a severe twisting action, causes break to wind around bone

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A spiral fracture occurs with a severe twisting action, causing the break to wind around the bone.

Answer: A
 A greenstick fracture is an incomplete break in which the bone bends and cracks but does not completely break apart.

Answer: C
 A compound fracture is when the broken bone penetrates through the skin, increasing the risk of infection.

Answer: D
 A comminuted fracture is a type of break where the bone shatters or breaks into multiple pieces.

Answer: E
 A Colles fracture is a break in the wrist bone, specifically the radius, and is often caused by falling onto an outstretched hand.

Answer: F 
 A depressed fracture is when a bone is pushed inwards, usually in the skull, causing damage to the brain.

Answer: H
 An impacted fracture is when the broken ends of the bone are forced into each other. This often occurs in the long bones of the body.

Match the Following Types of Fractures with Their Definition