Which term describes a fracture in which the bone is shattered?
A) comminuted
B) closed
C) compound
D) greenstick
A) comminuted
Correct. In a comminuted fracture, the bone is shattered, splintered, or crushed. A
closed fracture does not break the skin. A compound fracture does break the skin. A greenstick
fracture involves an incomplete break in the bone.
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