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Chapter Assessment Lesson 4.5
Learning Key Terms and Concepts
Which term describes a fracture in which the ends of a bone protrude from the skin?
A. comminuted
B. compound
C. simple
D. avulsion
Which type of fracture is more common in children than in adults?
A. compound
B. avulsion
C. greenstick
D. simple
Injuries to which of the following can stop the growth of a long bone?
A. intervertebral disc
B. meniscus
C. epiphyseal plate
D. sutures
_____ fractures are tiny, painful cracks in a bone that result from overuse.
The site where a tendon attaches to a bone is known as the _____.
_____ is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's own immune system attacks healthy joint tissues.
Thinking Critically
A 10-year-old boy and his 42-year-old father were building a tree house when the branch they were standing on broke away from the tree. The father sustained two broken ribs, but the boy had only a few bruises. Explain.
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