Match each definition with the correct term.
-stress
A)a fracture in which the bone is twisted apart
B)a fracture that is at an angle across the bone
C)a fracture that is straight across the bone
D)a small crack fracture that occurs after chronic,excessive impact
E)a fracture that occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself

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A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone that occurs after chronic, excessive impact.

Answer: A
 A spiral fracture is a fracture in which the bone is twisted apart.

Answer: B
 An oblique fracture is a fracture that is at an angle across the bone.

Answer: C
 A transverse fracture is a fracture that is straight across the bone.

Answer: E
 A compression fracture is a fracture that occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term