Which of the following types of fracture occurs because the bone is diseased or weakened?
A)stress fracture
B)pathologic fracture
C)spiral fracture
D)oblique fracture

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A pathologic fracture occurs due to an underlying disease or weakness in the bone, such as osteoporosis, tumors, or infections. In contrast, a stress fracture occurs from repetitive stress on a bone, a spiral fracture occurs from a twisting force, and an oblique fracture occurs diagonally across the bone.

Which of the Following Types of Fracture Occurs Because the Bone