A Type of Bone Fracture in Which the Bone Breaks

question 46

Multiple Choice

A type of bone fracture in which the bone breaks into several pieces is classified as a __________ fracture.

• A)Closed
• B)Complete
• C)Comminuted
• D)Pathologic
• E)Compression

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Definitions:

Lava Dome

A roughly circular mound-shaped protrusion resulting from the slow extrusion of viscous lava from a volcano.

Lava Flow

Molten rock that moves over the ground surface during a volcanic eruption.

Lava Fountain

A spectacular event where lava is forcefully ejected into the air through a vent during a volcanic eruption.

Pyroclastic Column

A dense, vertical cloud of hot volcanic ash, gas, and debris that rises from an explosive eruption.