A ____ fracture is a common fracture in adults in which the lower end of the radius is fractured and the wrist and hand are displaced backward.
A)hangman's
B)Colles'
C)subluxation
D)Moore's

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A Colles' fracture is a specific type of wrist fracture, where the lower end of the radius (a bone in the forearm) breaks and is displaced towards the back of the hand. This injury is quite common in older adults who may have osteoporosis or other bone conditions that make fractures more likely. Hangman's fracture is a specific type of a spinal cord injury, subluxation refers to an incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint, and Moore's fracture is a fracture of a specific bone in the foot.

A ____ Fracture Is a Common Fracture in Adults in Which