In which of the following types of fracture is the bone shattered?

A) greenstick fracture
B) Colles' fracture
C) comminuted fracture
D) pathologic fracture


C) comminuted fracture
A comminuted fracture is a fracture in which the bone is shattered, splintered, or
crushed into many small pieces or fragments. A greenstick fracture is a fracture in which there is
an incomplete break. A Colles' fracture is a common type of wrist fracture. A pathologic fracture
occurs from diseased or weakened bone.

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