Question

posttest

1. the type of fracture in which the bone is broken into pieces is:

compound.
greenstick.
comminuted.
simple.

Explanation:

A comminuted fracture is defined as a bone broken into three or more pieces. A compound fracture involves the bone piercing the skin, a greenstick fracture is an incomplete break (common in children), and a simple fracture is a closed break without skin penetration. The description matches comminuted fracture.

Answer:

comminuted.