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bcretired

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This type of fracture is characterized by fragmentation of the bone.
 
  A) epiphyseal
  B) compression
  C) spiral
  D) comminuted

Question 2

The prefixes quadri- and tetra- have the same meaning.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: Compression fracture is a crushed break, epiphyseal is at the location of the growth plate, and spiral is a spiral-shaped break.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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