Fracture of the neck of fifth metacarpal occurs in: (A) Hangman's fracture, (B) Jefferson's fracture, (C) Greenstick fracture, (D) Boxer's fracture
Answer is D. Fracture of the neck of fifth metacarpal occurs usually due to striking the closed hand against a firm surface(Boxer's fracture) occurs in boxers. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 179