Which fracture occurs at the distal end of the radius,usually from reaching out to cushion a fall?

A) Colles
B) Pott
C) comminuted
D) epiphyseal

Colles Fracture

A type of fracture of the distal radius in the forearm with dorsal (posterior) displacement of the wrist and hand.

Distal End

The part of any structure further away from the center of the body or point of attachment.

Radius

One of the two large bones in the forearm, extending from the elbow to the wrist.