Ch.33 trauma To The Head, Neck And Spine Terms Flashcards
Controls involuntary functions
Autonomic nervous system
The brain and spinal cord
Central nervous system
The fluid that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord
Cerebral spinal fluid
Mall, close head injured without detectable damage to the brain complete recovery usually expected, but effects may linger for weeks months even years
Concussion
The bony structure make up the forehead, top, back and sides of the skull
Cranium
The bony structures around the eyes sockets
Orbits
All the bodies nerves with the exception of the brain and spinal cord
Peripheral nervous system
The bony bump on a vertebra
Spinous process
The bones that forms part of the sides of the
Temporal bones
The movable joint form between the mandible and the temporal bones
Temporalmandibular joint
In brain injuries, a cut to the brain
Laceration
The cheekbone also called the zygomatic bone
Malar
The lower jawbone
Mandible
The bones of the spinal column
Vertebrae
Bones for the upper third or bridge of the nose
Nasal bones
Provides overall control of thought sensation and the voluntary and involuntary motor functions of the body the components of the system are the brain and spinal cord as well as the nerves to enter and exit the brain in the spinal cord and extensive various parts of the body
Nervous system
A state of shock caused by nerve paralysis that sometimes it develops from spinal injuries
Neurogenic shock
An area of the skin that is innervated by a single spinal nerve
Dermatome
The opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes from the brain
Foramen Magnum
And a head injury, a collection of blood within the skull or Brian
Hematoma
Pushing up a portion of the brain downward toward the foramen magnum as a result of increased intercranial pressure
Herniation
Pressure inside the skull
InterCranial pressure
The two fuse bones form in the upper jaw
Maxillae
Let me know movement of the spine to prevent additional injury
Spinal motion restriction
