Anthropology: Practice Question

Question

Which of the following describes a fracture in which more than two bone fragments are produced?

Answer Choices

  1. Comminuted
  2. Complete
  3. Incomplete
  4. Compound
  5. Butterfly
Show Answer and Explanations

Comminuted — Correct answer

Correct. A comminuted fracture is one in which more than two bone fragments are produced.

Complete

Incorrect. A complete fracture is one in which the circumference of the cortex is broken.

Incomplete

Incorrect. An incomplete fracture is one in which part of the circumference of the cortex is broken.

Compound

Incorrect. A compound fracture is one in which bone protrudes through the skin.

Butterfly

Incorrect. A butterfly fracture is a fracture that produces a triangular or wedge-shaped fragment.

Summary

Summary: A comminuted fracture is one in which more than two bone fragments are produced.
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