Skeletal Pt. 2

Question 1

What types of stress are bones subjected to?

Answer 1

Tension, Compression, Shearing, Bending, and Torsion

Question 2

Tension

Answer 2

Stretching/Pulling

Question 3

Compression

Answer 3

Pushing

Question 4

Shearing

Answer 4

Opposite forces coming from opposite sides, not necessarily at the same point

Question 5

Bending

Answer 5

Self-Explanatory

Question 6

Torsion

Answer 6

Twisting

Question 7

Types of Fractures

Answer 7

Compound Vs. Simple

Question 8

Compound Fracture

Answer 8

Also known as open fracture, NOT a bone broken in multiple pieces. Bone exposed through break in skin.

Question 9

Simple Fracture

Answer 9

Also known as closed fracture. Bone is not exposed

Question 10

Transverse Fracture

Answer 10

Broken in two pieces at no angle.

Question 11

Oblique Fracture

Answer 11

Broken into two pieces with an angle

Question 12

Greenstick Fracture

Answer 12

Shaft is broken on one side and bent on the other

Question 13

Physeal Fracture

Answer 13

Common in younger animals. Fracture of the growth plate (which is made of cartilage_

Question 14

Comminuted Fracture

Answer 14

Bone is broken into fragments. Hard to reattach if they are too small.

Question 15

Best way to fix oblique fracture

Answer 15

pin/wire repair. A pin is placed in the bone to prevent movement of fracture. It goes through medullary cavity. It prevents “side to side” movement but not torsion. Not as helpful on transverse.

Question 16

Better way to fix Transverse Fracture

Answer 16

A plate is placed and screwed into the bone to help stabilize it. It is more invasive but works better to stabilize.