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which of the following refers to a fracture that occurs straight across perpendicular to the long axis of a bone?
impacted fracture
greenstick fracture
transverse fracture
comminuted fracture

Explanation:

• An impacted fracture is when one bone fragment is driven into another.
• A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends.
• A transverse fracture occurs straight across perpendicular to the long axis of a bone.
• A comminuted fracture is when the bone is broken into several pieces.

Answer:

C. Transverse Fracture