Which of the following fractures or infractions involves compression along the long axis of a bone?
A) Bow fracture
B) Greenstick fracture
C) Toddler's fracture
D) Depressed fracture

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Bow fracture involves compression along the long axis of a bone, causing it to bend like a bow. Greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone is bent and only partially broken. Toddler's fracture is a spiral fracture of the tibia in young children. Depressed fracture involves the bone being pushed inward, such as in a skull fracture.

Which of the Following Fractures or Infractions Involves Compression Along