H5P Content 4185

A fracture can be both ________.

greenstick and comminated
transverse and greenstick
open and transverse
open and closed

How can a fractured diaphysis release fat globules into the bloodstream?

The yellow marrow in the diaphysis is exposed and damaged.
The red marrow in the fractured bone releases fat to heal the fracture.
The bone pierces fat stores in the skin.
The injury triggers the body to release fat from healthy bones.

In a compound fracture, ________.

the broken bone does not tear the skin
the break occurs at an angle to the bone
broken bone pierces the skin
one fragment of broken bone is compressed into the other

The internal and external calli are replaced by ________.

trabecular bone
hyaline cartilage
osteogenic cells
osteoclasts