Do You Know About Bone Fractures?

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A fracture is a break or a crack in a bone; This quiz gauges how much do you really know about bone fractures. Bone fractures aren’t the things we like to talk about for fear of actually experiencing one, but it’s smart to educate yourself on them so that you might be able to identify one and treat one, at least temporarily, should it happen to you or a loved one. Take the following quiz and answer the questions so that we may find out what you know about bone fractures. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    The knee cap bone is called?

    •  Fibula

    • Patella

    • Femur

    • Tarsal

    Correct Answer
    A. Patella
    Explanation
    The knee cap bone is called the patella. It is a small, triangular bone located in front of the knee joint. The patella acts as a protective shield for the knee joint and helps to increase the leverage of the thigh muscles. It also assists in the smooth movement of the knee joint during activities such as walking, running, and jumping. The fibula, femur, and tarsal are all other bones in the human body, but they are not specifically referred to as the knee cap bone.

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  • 3. 

    What is the largest bone in the human body?

    • Femur

    • Patella

    • Stapes

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Femur
    Explanation
    The femur is the largest bone in the human body. It is located in the thigh and is responsible for supporting the weight of the body and facilitating movement. The femur is a long, strong bone that connects the hip joint to the knee joint. It is essential for activities such as walking, running, and jumping. The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a smaller bone that protects the knee joint. The stapes is one of the three small bones in the middle ear. Therefore, the correct answer is femur.

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  • 4. 

    Incomplete fracture where one side of the bone breaks and the other side bends; occurs only in children

    • Impacted fracture

    • Closed

    • Comminuted

    • Greenstick

    • Colles' fracture

    Correct Answer
    A. Greenstick
    Explanation
    A greenstick fracture is a type of incomplete fracture that occurs in children. In this type of fracture, one side of the bone breaks while the other side bends. It is called "greenstick" because it is similar to what happens when a green stick is bent - it may break on one side but not completely on the other side. This type of fracture is common in children because their bones are more flexible and less brittle than adult bones.

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  • 5. 

    Fracture of the distal end of radius

    • Colles' fracture

    • Greenstick

    • Impacted fracture

    • Open fracture

    • Pott's fracture

    Correct Answer
    A. Colles' fracture
    Explanation
    Colles' fracture is a specific type of fracture that occurs at the distal end of the radius bone in the forearm. It is characterized by the displacement of the fractured bone fragment in a backward and outward direction, resulting in a characteristic deformity of the wrist. This fracture is commonly caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand, with the impact being transmitted to the radius bone. The name "Colles' fracture" is derived from the Irish surgeon Abraham Colles, who first described this type of fracture in the early 19th century.

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  • 6. 

    Bone fragments into three or more pieces; common in the elderly

    • Closed

    • Open

    • Comminuted

    • Pott's fracture

    • Greenstick

    Correct Answer
    A. Comminuted
    Explanation
    Comminuted fractures occur when a bone breaks into three or more pieces. This type of fracture is common in the elderly, as their bones tend to be more brittle and prone to breaking. In a comminuted fracture, the bone fragments are usually displaced and may require surgery to realign and stabilize the bone. This type of fracture can take longer to heal and may have a higher risk of complications compared to other types of fractures.

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  • 7. 

    One end of the fractured bone is force-fully driven in to the interior of the other.

    • Open fracture

    • Impacted fracture

    • Greenstick

    • Pott's fracture

    • Colles' fracture

    Correct Answer
    A. Impacted fracture
    Explanation
    The type of fracture described, where one end of the fractured bone is forcefully driven into the interior of the other, is commonly referred to as an "impacted fracture." In an impacted fracture, the ends of the broken bone are jammed together due to a compressive force, causing one fragment to be wedged into the other. Impacted fractures often occur in long bones, such as the femur or tibia, and can result from significant trauma or injury. They are typically stable fractures, and treatment may involve realigning and immobilizing the bone for proper healing.

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  • 8. 

    Two bones are joined together by?

    • Ligament 

    • Muscle

    • Tendon

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Ligament 
    Explanation
    Ligaments are the correct answer because they are tough, fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing stability and support to joints. Muscles are responsible for movement and are not directly involved in joining bones together. Tendons, on the other hand, connect muscles to bones, not bones to bones. Therefore, the correct answer is ligament.

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  • 9. 

    What is the smallest bone in the human body?

    • Stapes

    • Femur

    • Carpal

    •  Phalange

    Correct Answer
    A. Stapes
    Explanation
    The stapes is the smallest bone in the human body. It is one of the three bones in the middle ear and is commonly referred to as the stirrup bone. Its small size and shape allow it to transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear, contributing to our sense of hearing. The femur is the longest bone in the body, the carpal bones are found in the wrist, and the phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes.

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  • 10. 

    Fracture of the distal end of fibula

    • Colles' fracture

    • Closed fracture

    • Greenstick

    • Pott's fracture

    • Impacted fracture

    Correct Answer
    A. Pott's fracture
    Explanation
    Pott's fracture refers to a fracture of the distal end of the fibula, along with a dislocation of the ankle joint. This type of fracture typically occurs as a result of an external rotation force applied to the foot, causing the fibula to break and the ankle to dislocate. The term "Pott's fracture" is named after Sir Percivall Pott, an 18th-century surgeon who first described this specific type of fracture.

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