chapter 13 Flashcards
what is the main shaft in the bone known as?
diaphysis
which of the following fractures is caused by axial compression, bending, and torsion?
oblique fracture
which of the following fractures is characterized by a bone fragment that has been pulled away from the bone?
avulsion fracture
which of the following mechanisms causes a transverse fracture?
bending
what degree classification of a ligament sprain involves total tearing of tissue?
third degree
which of the following complications is a result of repeated blows to the same area?
myositis ossificans
How long does treatment of a hamstring commonly take?
6-8 weeks
Which of the following conditions occurs 12 hours after injury and is most intense after 24 to 48 hours?
DOMS
Which of the following is the key to treating tendonitis?
resting the injured area by eliminating the irritation activity
What type of fracture is characterized by an incomplete break in a bone that has not completely ossified?
greenstick fracture
which of the following is the most common site for osteoarthritis?
all of the above
During which phase of the healing process do phagocytic cells clean up the area?
inflammatory
which of the phases may take several years to complete?
maturation
which of the phases involves scar formation and repair?
fibroblastic
which cells lay down new bone tissue?
osteoblasts