Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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The reason behind fractured region does not experience a fracture again from a similar kind of stress.

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When a bone breaks partially or fully by the influence of an external stress, it is known as a fracture. Based on the location of the fracture, it can be of various types, such as hairline fracture, greenstick fracture, comminuted fracture, and pathological fracture. The healing of a fractured bone involves various processes.

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