Which type of fracture occurs because the bone is diseased or weakened?

a. stress fracture
b. pathologic fracture
c. spiral fracture
d. oblique fracture


b
Explanation:
a. stress fracture: does not occur from a diseased bone
b. pathologic fracture: correct
c. spiral fracture: does not occur from a diseased bone
d. oblique fracture: does not occur from a diseased bone

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