Gwynyth Scherperel
Biology 103: Prof. Slonczewski
 

Trauma to bones is typically divided into three groups based on the force involved: blunt force trauma, sharp force trauma, and gunshots.  Fractures are usually produced by all types of trauma.
 

Image courtesy of OsteoInteractive at  http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/kw/osteo/index2.html
 

Links to :

Fractures
Blunt Force Trauma
Sharp Force Trauma
Gunshots
References