Types Of Fractures Flashcards
Stress fracture
Most difficult to detect bone develops a tiny crack due to overtraining
Simple fracture
No separation hairline fracture also known as greenstick fracture
compound fracture
Bone breaks into separate pieces also known as transverse fracture it is the result of the major blow
Comminuted fracture
Bone breaks into many tiny pieces
Might occur in the case of a major automobile accident
Depressed fracture
Found with flat bones, such as in the skull
Oblique fracture
Spiral break
One and remains fixed while the other end is turned or twisted
Effects of aging in skeletal system
Osteoporosis
The porous bones
Degeneration of bone tissue and bone fragility
Prevention of aging on the skeletal system
Balanced diet
Resistance exercise
Healthy lifestyle
Bone density testing
