Types Of Fractures Flashcards

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Stress fracture

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Most difficult to detect bone develops a tiny crack due to overtraining

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Simple fracture

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No separation hairline fracture also known as greenstick fracture

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compound fracture

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Bone breaks into separate pieces also known as transverse fracture it is the result of the major blow

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Comminuted fracture

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Bone breaks into many tiny pieces

Might occur in the case of a major automobile accident

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5
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Depressed fracture

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Found with flat bones, such as in the skull

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Oblique fracture

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Spiral break

One and remains fixed while the other end is turned or twisted

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7
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Effects of aging in skeletal system

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Osteoporosis
The porous bones
Degeneration of bone tissue and bone fragility

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Prevention of aging on the skeletal system

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Balanced diet
Resistance exercise
Healthy lifestyle
Bone density testing

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