Question

which is the correct definition of a stress fracture? a. a fracture that does not break through the skin; also called a closed fracture. b. a fracture which breaks through the skin, causing a lot of bleeding and increasing the chances of infection. c. a break in a bone from a quick, one - time injury. d. a break that occurs from repeated stress to a bone over time.

Explanation:

A stress - fracture is due to repeated stress on a bone over time. Other options describe different types of fractures.

Answer:

D. A break that occurs from repeated stress to a bone over time.