Fractures And Bone Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is a fracture?
A
The structural integrity of the bone cells in a bone are compromised.
2
Q
Simple fracture
A
Bone breaks into 2 pieces
3
Q
Comminuted fracture
A
Bone is broken into more than 2 pieces
4
Q
Compound fracture
A
Bone goes through the skin
5
Q
Stress fracture
A
Small cracks due to overuse (microtrauma)
6
Q
Green stick fracture
A
Childhood fracture where bone breaks on one side but stays in tact on the other (like a fresh tree branch)
7
Q
Osteoblasts
A
Build bone up/create bone
8
Q
Osteoclasts
A
Get rid of (destroy) old bone
