Why Does a Child's Fracture Heal More Rapidly Than the Adult's

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why does a child's fracture heal more rapidly than the adult's?

• A) A child's bones are less porous than adult bone.
• B) A child's bones are covered by a thicker periosteum.
• C) A child's bones are not affected by bone overgrowth.
• D) A child's bones have faster callus formation.