A ________ Fracture is Produced by Twisting Stresses Applied to the Bone

Question

A ________ fracture is produced by twisting stresses applied to the bone.
A) comminuted
B) greenstick
C) compression
D) transverse
E) spiral

Accepted Answer

A spiral fracture is produced by twisting stresses applied to the bone. It results in a ragged break, and the surrounding tissues often become damaged as well.