Greenstick fractures are incomplete fractures in which only one side of the shaft breaks while the other side bends. Anatomically, why would these types of breaks be more common in children?
A) A child's bones have less organic matrix, making them more brittle.
B) A child's bones have more organic matrix, making them more flexible.
C) A child's bones are more susceptible to excessive twisting forces.
D) The epiphyseal plate makes a child's bones more brittle.

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Children have bones that are still developing and have a higher ratio of organic matrix to inorganic mineral content. This makes their bones more flexible and less brittle, leading to incomplete fractures like greenstick fractures.

Greenstick Fractures Are Incomplete Fractures in Which Only One Side