Asked by M Luisa TS Nen on Jun 26, 2024
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A ________ fracture occurs at the ankle and affects both bones of the lower leg.
A) spiral
B) Pott
C) transverse
D) greenstick
Pott Fracture
A type of fracture affecting the fibula near the ankle, often involving ligament damage.
Spiral
A curve which emanates from a center point, getting progressively farther away as it revolves around the point.
Transverse
Positioned or lying across; situated crosswise.
- Understand the types of fractures and their classifications.
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Sierra MchenryJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A Pott fracture occurs at the ankle and affects both the fibula and tibia bones of the lower leg. Spiral fractures occur when the bone is twisted, transverse fractures occur straight across the bone, and greenstick fractures occur when the bone bends and cracks but does not fully break. However, none of these fractures specifically affect both bones of the lower leg at the ankle joint like a Pott fracture does.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the types of fractures and their classifications.
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