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A spontaneous fracture can be caused by weakened bones due to conditions such as osteoporosis, overuse or repetitive stress on the bone, or underlying medical conditions like bone tumors. In some cases, a spontaneous fracture may occur due to a sudden traumatic event or impact on the bone.
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Why is forest fire a type of spontaneous combustion?
Spontaneous combustion is one way a forest fire can be started. Other ways include lightning, volcanic eruption, sparks from rockfalls and human causes.
Does obsidian exhibits conchoidal fracture?
Yes, obsidian exhibits conchoidal fracture, which is a smooth, curved breakage pattern characterized by concentric ridges. This is due to its lack of internal crystal structure, which causes it to break in a unique, curved manner.
How can one avoid spontaneous human combustion?
There are no real ways to avoid spontaneous human combustion as no one actually knows what causes it. It is an extremely rare conditions and there has only been 200 cases in over 300 years.
Is evaporating rubbing alcohol spontaneous or non spontaneous?
spontaneous
What causes the fracture of the ground?
Ground fractures can be caused by natural events such as earthquakes, landslides, or sinkholes. Human activities like mining, drilling, or excessive extraction of groundwater can also lead to ground fractures. Soil erosion and weathering over time can weaken the ground, making it susceptible to fracturing.
An elderly woman with osteoporosis suffers a spontaneous fracture of her hip caused by weakness in the bone structure this type of fracture would be classified as an what fracture?
I believe this is called a Pathological fracture because it is a fracture resulting from a pathological condition already existing within the bone ie. osteoporosis.
Why may a spontaneous fracture occur in persons with hyperparathyroidism?
Easy fracturing of the bones are the result of demineralization of the bone.
A stress that causes a material to fracture where the fracture opens or spreads apart is?
tension
What is colles's fracture?
A Colles' fracture is a type of injury. It involves a fracture of the wrist's lower radius that causes the hand to displace backward.
What name means spontaneous?
happening or arising without apparent external causes
What causes stress fractures?
which can cause a stress fracture
What causes mastoid bruising?
Fracture of the basal portion of the skull causes mastoid bruising.
What type of fracture breaks through the skin and causes bleeding?
A fracture that breaks through the skin and causes bleeding is known as an open fracture, or compound fracture. In this type of injury, the broken bone pierces the skin, creating a risk for infection and significant blood loss. Immediate medical attention is typically required to manage both the fracture and the potential for complications.
What is a coll?
A Colles' fracture is a type of injury. It involves a fracture of the wrist's lower radius that causes the hand to displace backward.
What causes a stress fracture?
The overuse of a bone
Which causes some minerals to break along smoothflat surfaces?
Fracture
What causes a simple fracture?
There are many things that can cause a simple fracture. Mostly they include falling off things and making a clean break.
