Incomplete fractures of the bone are called___________?

Correct answer: D. Green stick fracture

  • A. Comminuted fracture
  • B. Compound fracture
  • C. Simple fracture
  • D. Green stick fracture

Explanation

A greenstick fracture is an incomplete break in which the bone bends and cracks, commonly occurring in children because their bones are more flexible. Comminuted means the bone is broken into multiple fragments, while compound means the fracture communicates with the skin.

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