Asked by Chelsea Elkins on Sep 24, 2024
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Which of the following types of fractures is a fracture of the epiphyseal plate?
A) Fissured
B) Impacted
C) Oblique
D) Salter-Harris
Salter-Harris Fracture
A classification of fractures that involve the growth plate (physis) of a bone in children and adolescents.
Epiphyseal Plate
A growth plate located at each end of long bones where new bone tissue is produced during growth.
- Distinguish and sort different categories of fractures.
Verified Answer
RA
Rashed ahmed5 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Salter-Harris fractures involve a fracture through the epiphyseal plate and are classified into five types based on the location and severity of the fracture. Fissured, impacted, and oblique fractures do not involve the epiphyseal plate.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and sort different categories of fractures.
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