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7.4 bone fractures

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Total cards: 8•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

impacted

Back (Answer)

broken bone ends jam into each other

#2
Front (Question)

comminuted

Back (Answer)

bone fragments or splinters into more than 2 pieces

#3
Front (Question)

spiral

Back (Answer)

bone twists resulting in one or more breaks; common in skiing or skating accidents

#4
Front (Question)

depressed

Back (Answer)

broken piece of skull bone moved inward; common with severe head injuries

#5
Front (Question)

colles

Back (Answer)

breaking and dislocation of distal radius that causes a characteristic buldge at the wrists: caused by falling on outstretched hand

#6
Front (Question)

green stick

Back (Answer)

bone is bent and spilts causing a crack or incomplete break; common in children

#7
Front (Question)

simple or closed

Back (Answer)

complete break of the bone with no damage to the skin

#8
Front (Question)

compound or open

Back (Answer)

bone breaks and ruptures through the skin; creates an increased chance of infection