Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

-cracked bone, but the break is not all the way through; frequently seen in children

Question

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

-cracked bone, but the break is not all the way through; frequently seen in children

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A greenstick fracture is a cracked bone, but the break is not all the way through; frequently seen in children.

Answer: B
 A simple fracture is a complete break of the bone, but the bone is still in its normal position.

Answer: C
 A compound fracture, also known as an open fracture, is a complete break of the bone where the bone protrudes through the skin.

Answer: D
 A comminuted fracture is a complete break of the bone into multiple pieces.

Answer: E
 A Colles fracture is a type of fracture in the wrist where the bone breaks near the wrist joint.

Answer: G
 A spiral fracture is a type of fracture where the bone has been twisted apart.

Answer: H
 An impacted fracture is a type of fracture where the broken bone ends are driven into each other.

Note: F is not defined in the list.

Match the Following Types of Fractures with Their Definition