In a ________ Fracture One Side of the Shaft Is

Question

In a ________ fracture one side of the shaft is split and the other side is bent.
A) comminuted
B) greenstick
C) compression
D) transverse
E) spiral

Accepted Answer

A greenstick fracture occurs when one side of the shaft is broken and the other side is bent. This type of fracture is more common in children, whose bones are softer and more flexible than those of adults.