Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

8. Joints

Introduction to Joints

Anatomy & Physiology

8. Joints

Introduction to Joints

Previous problemNext problem

Struggling with Anatomy & Physiology?

Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video

Multiple Choice

In which type of fracture does the bone completely break but does not pierce through the skin?

Open (compound) fracture

Comminuted fracture

Closed (simple) fracture

Greenstick fracture

Previous problemNext problem

Verified step by step guidance

Step 1: Understand the definition of a fracture. A fracture refers to a break in the continuity of a bone, which can vary in severity and type.

Step 2: Review the characteristics of an open (compound) fracture. This type of fracture involves a complete break in the bone where the broken ends pierce through the skin, exposing the bone to the external environment.

Step 3: Examine the features of a comminuted fracture. In this type, the bone is shattered into multiple fragments, but it does not necessarily involve piercing through the skin.

Step 4: Learn about a greenstick fracture. This occurs when the bone bends and partially breaks, typically seen in children whose bones are more flexible. It is not a complete break.

Step 5: Understand the closed (simple) fracture. This type of fracture involves a complete break in the bone, but the skin remains intact, meaning the bone does not pierce through the skin. This matches the description in the problem.