Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four different types of bones in the body?
A
long, short, flat, and irregular.
2
Q
What are bones covered with on the outside?
A
A membrane called periosteum
3
Q
Spiral Fracture
A
A fracture in which bones has been twisted apart
4
Q
Greenstick Fracture
A
A fracture (usually in children) in which the bone does not break completely.
5
Q
What forms at the site of a fracture?
A
A hematoma (blood clot)
6
Q
What grows into the blood clot within a few days?
A
Blood vessels.
7
Q
How long does it take for a fracture to completely heal?
A
12-18 months
8
Q
What two planes are x-rays usually shot in?
A
Anterior/posterior- front view
lateral- side view
