Chap 29 Flashcards
1
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Neurons
A
specialized nerve cells that transmit nervous system impulses throughout the body
2
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Malar
A
Zygomatic bone
3
Q
Foramen magnum
A
the opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes from the brain
4
Q
temporomandibular
A
the movable joint formed between the mandible and the temporal bone also called the TMJ
5
Q
Spinous process
A
the bony bump on a vertebra
6
Q
Concussions
A
mild closed head injury without detectable damage to the brain.
7
Q
TBI
A
traumatic brain injury
Brief or long term
8
Q
Intercranial pressure
A
pressure inside the skull
9
Q
Three cranial hematomas
A
Subdural- Between Dura and brain
Epidural- Between Dura and skull
Intracerebral- Blood pools inside brain
10
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Cushing’s Triad
A
- High blood pressure
- Bradycardia
- Irregular respirations
