GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

SKULL OSTEOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
bennett’s fracture is a fracture of the fifth metacarpal bone
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -[1] A Boxer’s fracture is a fracture of the fifth metacarpal neck, named for the classic mechanism of injury in which direct trauma is applied to a clenched fist. This represents 10% of all hand fractures.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Bennett fracture is the most common fracture involving the base of the thumb. This fracture refers to an intraarticular fracture that separates the palmar ulnar aspect of the first metacarpal base from the remaining first metacarpal.

Detailed explanation-3: -A Bennett’s fracture occurs when the metacarpal bone in the thumb breaks and dislocates at the base of the thumb.

Detailed explanation-4: -Possible causes of fifth metacarpal fracture include punching with a clenched fist (most common cause), blunt force trauma, or crush injuries. Increase incidence is observed in males compared to females.

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