Types of Fractures

This puzzle will help students review the various kinds of fractures previously learned in part A of ADN 11B.

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Across 1. One side of the bone is broken and the other side is bent. 4. Break is across the entire cross section of bone. 6. Fracture through the epiphysis of the bone. 7. Compound/complex. Fracture goes through the mucous membrane or skin. 11. Break occurs at an angle across the bone. 12. Bone splintered into several fragments. 13. Occurs through an area of diseased bone. 14. Break is straight across the bone. 15. Bone fragment is driven into another bone fragment.

Down 2. Bone has been compressed. Frequent in the spine. 3. Frequent with facial bones. 5. Twisting around the shaft of the bone. 8. Simple, no break in skin. 9. Fragment of the bone pulled away from the ligament or tendon. 10. Break occurs only through portion or cross section of bone.

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