WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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, What is a torus (buckle) fracture? A torus fracture is a type of incomplete fracture where the bone bulges outward on one
side, often occurring in children due to softer bones.
What is a comminuted fracture? A comminuted fracture is a fracture where the bone is shattered into three or more
pieces.
What is a linear fracture? A linear fracture is a fracture that runs parallel to the long axis of the bone.
What is an oblique fracture? An oblique fracture is a fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone.
What is a spiral fracture? A spiral fracture is a fracture that twists around the bone, often caused by a rotational
force.
What is a transverse fracture? A transverse fracture is a straight break across the bone.
What is an impacted fracture? An impacted fracture occurs when the ends of the broken bone are driven into each
other.
What is a compression fracture? A compression fracture occurs when the bone is crushed, often seen in vertebrae.
What is a displaced fracture? A displaced fracture is a fracture where the bone ends are not aligned and are separated.
What is a pathologic (fragility) fracture? A pathologic fracture is a fracture that occurs in a bone weakened by disease, such as
osteoporosis.
What is an avulsion fracture? An avulsion fracture occurs when a fragment of bone is pulled off by a tendon or
ligament.
MUSCULOSKELETAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
EXAM PREP PRACTICE TEST
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Updated Questions and Answers
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, What is a torus (buckle) fracture? A torus fracture is a type of incomplete fracture where the bone bulges outward on one
side, often occurring in children due to softer bones.
What is a comminuted fracture? A comminuted fracture is a fracture where the bone is shattered into three or more
pieces.
What is a linear fracture? A linear fracture is a fracture that runs parallel to the long axis of the bone.
What is an oblique fracture? An oblique fracture is a fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone.
What is a spiral fracture? A spiral fracture is a fracture that twists around the bone, often caused by a rotational
force.
What is a transverse fracture? A transverse fracture is a straight break across the bone.
What is an impacted fracture? An impacted fracture occurs when the ends of the broken bone are driven into each
other.
What is a compression fracture? A compression fracture occurs when the bone is crushed, often seen in vertebrae.
What is a displaced fracture? A displaced fracture is a fracture where the bone ends are not aligned and are separated.
What is a pathologic (fragility) fracture? A pathologic fracture is a fracture that occurs in a bone weakened by disease, such as
osteoporosis.
What is an avulsion fracture? An avulsion fracture occurs when a fragment of bone is pulled off by a tendon or
ligament.
