A fracture of a bone that is the result of a twisting stress that spreads along the length of the bone is called a(n)________.
A) Pott fracture
B) comminuted fracture
C) greenstick fracture
D) spiral fracture
E) compression fracture

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A spiral fracture is the result of a twisting stress that spreads along the length of the bone. The other options are not specific to twisting stress - Pott fracture is specific to the ankle joint, comminuted fracture involves fragmentation of the bone, greenstick fracture is specific to children's bones, and compression fracture involves the compression of bone due to weight or pressure.

A Fracture of a Bone That Is the Result of a Twisting