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When a bone breaks, it is called a fracture.
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∙ 13y agoA fracture.
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What are two breaks in the lower inside arm bone called?
Two breaks in a single bone is called a segmental fracture. Segmental fractures call for the complete immobilization of the location of the fracture and a longer recovery time.
What cell does vitamn d signal to breakdown bone matrix?
The cell that breaks down bone is called the osteoclast.
A break in the bone is called?
Complete break in the continuity of bone or crack in bone can be termed as fracture. There are various types and pattern of fractures.It may be;ClosedopensplintereddispacedPatterns of fracture include;transversespiralobliquegreenstickcompressionA break or a crack in the bone is called a fracture.It is called a fracture. When your bone cracks or dents, its called a fracture. When it completely breaks in half, its called a break.
When a bone breaks what consumes the dead bone cell tissues?
Cells in the bone called osteoclasts.
Not all fractures are bone breaks?
No , not all of them but most of them are bone breaks
Can broken bone cut a muscle that is attached to the bone?
Most certainly. In severe breaks the broken bone can protrude through the muscle and skin, this is called a compound fracture.
What type of cell breaks down bone tissue?
The name of the cell that breaks down bones is called the osteoclast.The cell that builds bones is called the osteocyte.The break down bone cells are usually remodeled by the connective tissue that are found on the surface of the bone.
What type of fracture is characterized by fragmentation of the bone?
When a bone is fractured in such a manner that the bone fragments, it is typically called a comminuted bone fracture.
What disease occur more often in women then in men if often silent until a bone breaks?
it is called osteoporosis
When a bone breaks it is called?
Fracture and/or stress fracture. Stress Fracture implies that it is just a crack in the bone, whereas a fracture implies a complete breakage or separation of the bone.
When your nose is broken what breaks if it hasn't got a bone?
There is a bone in the nose and that is what breaks. See the link below ( elevating a fractured nose)
What do you call it when the bone breaks out of the skin Compound fracture or Open Fracture?
An open fracture is when the bone breaks through the skin (however some people also call this a compound fracture) so if you say either it is correct.
