Which of the following types of fractures happens when a tiny bone piece breaks off at the point where a ligament or tendon attaches to the bone?

A) Avulsion
B) Burst
C) Comminuted
D) Depressed

Avulsion

A medical term for the tearing away of a body part or tissue, either accidentally or surgically, often requiring immediate treatment to repair or reattach.

Comminuted

Describing a fracture in which a bone is broken into several pieces.

Depressed

A state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being.