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Before the broken bone can be set, traction (pulling)-either manually or by a system of ropes and pulleys-must be used to stretch the muscles and pull the bone pieces back into alignment. This procedure is known as ____________ the fracture.
 A) setting
  B) pressure setting
  C) compound setting
  D) reducing

Question 2

A common injury among children is the ________fracture that involves the breaking of the distal end of the radius, causing a characteristic bulge at the wrist.
 A) simple
  B) compound
  C) Colles'
  D) depressed



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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