othro path - fractures Flashcards

1
Q

Whats a break/defect in the continuity of a bone?

A

Fracture

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2
Q

A bone breaks at the point of impact?

A

Direct

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3
Q

Bone breaks at a distance from a force

A

indirect

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4
Q

Overuse or repeated wear

A

stress fracture

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5
Q

Name 2 pathologies of bones?

A

Osteoporosis,tumours

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