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What bone is broken most?
If one is talking about a single bone, statistically speaking the most commonly broken bone in the body is the clavicle, commonly referred to as the collar bone.The most common fractures in people under 75 are wrist fractures, but the wrist is not made up of a single bone, but of 8 carpal bones. After age 75, hip fractures become the most common, but this makes up only a small percentage of the population.See the related weblink below for verification, and the reasons why this is the most commonly broken bone for both children and adults.
Which celebrity has broken a collar bone?
i have heard that Madonna has broken her collar bone.
What is the most frequently broken wrist bone?
The fifth bone by your pinky is the most common broken bone in your hand. That type of fracture is called a boxers fracture. It is fairly easy to break. Many people break it by punching walls or the floor. You can break it easily by punching an immovable object.
What is the most frequently broken carpal bone?
Fifth metacarpal, boxers fracture it's called , in the foot it's fifth metatarsal and called dancers fracture.
Is a broken bone or a fractured bone worse?
In general, a broken bone and a fractured bone are the same thing and doctors will use the terms interchangeably.
What is the human bone. Most frequently broken?
The arm is.The collar bone is mostly broken
During CPR which bone can be broken in the sternum area?
The bone that may break is the xiphoid process.
Can people scuba dive with a broken bone?
You cannot safely dive with a broken bone. If it is a leg bone, it could be very hard to swim during scuba diving. If you have a broken arm bone, you could have trouble getting out of something if you get stuck. It is really unsafe to dive with a broken bone. When I got SCUBA certified, I learned never to dive with a broken bone, and to stay out of the water.
What would happen if during an accident the periosteum and muscle were removed from the side of a broken long bone?
Osteonecrosis ( decay of a bone )
What bone is broken most?
If one is talking about a single bone, statistically speaking the most commonly broken bone in the body is the clavicle, commonly referred to as the collar bone.The most common fractures in people under 75 are wrist fractures, but the wrist is not made up of a single bone, but of 8 carpal bones. After age 75, hip fractures become the most common, but this makes up only a small percentage of the population.See the related weblink below for verification, and the reasons why this is the most commonly broken bone for both children and adults.
How is heart rate affected by broken bones?
One's basal metabolic rate is increased during healing, such as repairing a broken bone.
What is the general term meaning a broken bone?
A broken bone is a fracture.
Which celebrity has broken a collar bone?
i have heard that Madonna has broken her collar bone.
What is the most frequently broken wrist bone?
The fifth bone by your pinky is the most common broken bone in your hand. That type of fracture is called a boxers fracture. It is fairly easy to break. Many people break it by punching walls or the floor. You can break it easily by punching an immovable object.
What is the most frequently broken carpal bone?
Fifth metacarpal, boxers fracture it's called , in the foot it's fifth metatarsal and called dancers fracture.
Is a broken bone or a fractured bone worse?
In general, a broken bone and a fractured bone are the same thing and doctors will use the terms interchangeably.
What is a fracture of the bone?
A broken bone is a bone that has suffered stress. Such stress could lead to several types of fractures.
