Which of the following terms refers to a fracture in which one
side of a bone is broken and the other side is bent?
a) Greenstick
A greenstick fracture is a fracture in which one side of a bone is
broken and the other side is bent.
b) Spiral
A spiral fracture is a fracture twisting around the shaft of the bone.
c) Avulsion
An avulsion is the pulling away of a fragment of bone by a ligament or
tendon and its attachment.
d) Oblique
An oblique is a fracture occurring at an angle across the bone.
side of a bone is broken and the other side is bent?
a) Greenstick
A greenstick fracture is a fracture in which one side of a bone is
broken and the other side is bent.
b) Spiral
A spiral fracture is a fracture twisting around the shaft of the bone.
c) Avulsion
An avulsion is the pulling away of a fragment of bone by a ligament or
tendon and its attachment.
d) Oblique
An oblique is a fracture occurring at an angle across the bone.