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6. A Vargus deformity is also known as what?
- Popping knee
- Knock knees
- Bowleggedness
- Stubby legs
7. What is a comminuted fracture?
- A fracture in which the break has a curved or sloped pattern
- A fracture at a right angle to the bone's axis
- A fracture in which the bone fragments into several pieces
- A fracture in which the two ends are driven into each other
8. What is an open fracture?
- A fracture in which the break has a curved or sloped pattern
- A bone that has only partially snapped
- A broken bone that is in communication with the environment through the skin
- A fracture at a right angle to the bone's axis
9. What is biomechanics?
- The effects of damage-causing forces to biological systems
- The mechanisms by which forces damage biological systems
- The effects of internal and external forces on living biological systems
- The mechanisms by which drugs act on biological systems
10. Between what mechanical strains will secondary bone healing occur?
11. Above what mechanical strain will a non-union be most likely?
12. What is an oblique fracture?
- A fracture in which the break has a curved or sloped pattern
- A fracture in which the two ends are driven into each other
- A fracture in which the bone fragments into several pieces
- A fracture at a right angle to the bone's axis
13. What is a closed fracture?
- The bone cracks either part or all of the way through, but does move and maintains its proper alignment
- The bone breaks but there is no puncture or open wound in the skin
- The bone snaps into two or more parts and moves so that the two ends are not lined up
- The bone breaks and is in communication with the environment through the skin
14. What is a non-displaced fracture?
- The bone breaks but there is no puncture or open wound in the skin
- The bone breaks and is in communication with the environment through the skin
- The bone cracks either part or all of the way through, but does move and maintains its proper alignment
- The bone snaps into two or more parts and moves so that the two ends are not lined up
15. How many types of fracture are there in the Salter-Harris classification?
16. Which of the following is an example of a secondary cartilaginous joint?
- Pubic Symphysis
- Sternochondral joint
- Costochondral joint
- Acromioclavicular joint
17. What is a displaced fracture?
- The bone breaks and is in communication with the environment through the skin
- The bone snaps into two or more parts and moves so that the two ends are not lined up
- The bone breaks but there is no puncture or open wound in the skin
- The bone cracks either part or all of the way through, but does move and maintains its proper alignment
18. Which of the following is an example of a primary cartilaginous joint?
- Costochondral joint
- Acromioclavicular joint
- Intevertebral disk joints
- Pubic Symphysis
19. In anatomical terminology, to what does volar refer?
- Anterior of leg
- Posterior of leg
- Anterior of arm
- Posterior of arm
20. What does stress equal?
- Change in length/original length
- Force per unit area
- Force per unit time
- A bad night's sleep