14.2.1 Background properties: 'background-color', 'background-image', 'background-repeat', 'background-attachment', 'background-position', and 'background'. This property sets the background color of an element, either a <color> value or the keyword 'transparent', to make the underlying colors shine through.
1 A spiral fracture happens when the break spirals around the bone, which can happen if the bone is twisted. 2  A compression fracture happens when vertebrae in the spinal column are pushed together in an accident or because of osteoporosis.
The description of the fracture also includes the direction it takes within the bones. 1  Transverse: the fracture travels across the bone. 2  Oblique: the fracture occurs at an angle. 3  Spiral: âthe fracture spirals or extends down the length of the bone. 4  Comminuted: the fracture has more than two parts, multiple fragments are present. Special terms: Greenstick: In young children, the bones are not yet solid and when force is applied, it tends to bow and not break completely through.