The radiologist informs Mathew that his fracture has not penetrated the skin,meaning Mathew has a(an)
A)composite fracture.
B)open fracture.
C)irregular fracture.
D)complicated fracture.
E)closed fracture.

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A closed fracture refers to a bone fracture that has not broken through the skin. This is the only option given that indicates the fracture has not penetrated the skin. A composite fracture refers to a bone that has broken into several pieces, an open fracture involves a break in the skin, an irregular fracture does not provide enough information, and a complicated fracture involves damage to surrounding tissues or organs.

The Radiologist Informs Mathew That His Fracture Has Not Penetrated