Question

select the word that means a break. your bones are very strong. but if too much force is applied to a bone, a fracture can occur. when this happens, a cast is the usual treatment. a cast holds the pieces of bone in position so they can heal. the body produces new cells that draw the ends of the bone together. before long, the bone should be as good as new.

Explanation:

The text describes what happens when too much force is applied to a bone, and mentions that a "fracture" can occur. It then explains the treatment for this situation. The word that means a break in the context of bones is "fracture".

Answer:

fracture