Which fracture is a straight line across the bone?

• A. Gout
• B. Hammertoe
• C. Open/Compound Fracture
• D. Transverse Fracture

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is how a fracture appears across the bone. A transverse fracture is a straight break that runs directly across the bone, perpendicular to its long axis, producing a clean, horizontal line on X‑ray. This orientation distinguishes it from other fracture patterns that are oblique, spiral, or comminuted. The other terms listed refer to different concepts: gout is a joint inflammation condition, hammertoe is a toe deformity, and an open/compound fracture describes whether the bone breaks the skin, not the direction of the fracture line. So the straight, crosswise appearance identifies the transverse fracture.