Which of the following types of fracture occurs because the bone is diseased or weakened?
A) stress fracture
B) pathologic fracture
C) spiral fracture
D) oblique fracture
B) pathologic fracture
A pathologic fracture occurs when the bone is diseased or weakened. A stress
fracture is caused by repetitive low-impact forces. A spiral fracture is caused by a twisting
injury. An oblique fracture is at an angle.
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Explain the forces that affect flotation.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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