An open fracture is called:

A) comminuted.
B) spiral.
C) compound.
D) stress.


C
Explanation:
A) A comminuted fracture is a shattering of bony fragments.
B) A spiral fracture is a break that winds around the length of a bone.
C) Correct.
D) A stress fracture is one that occurs during normal physical activity.

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