CSA Flashcards
What are Salter classifications?
Fractures in children involving the physis
How many lobes are in the left lung?
Two
A disease involving the joints and nerves is known as?
Neuroarthropathy
Which artery comes off the middle of the abdominal aorta and runs to the left?
Inferior Mesenteric Artery
What is an avulsion fracture?
Fracture in which tendon is pulled from bone, carrying a bone chip with it
What term denotes low or decreased blood volume?
Hypovolemia
What is the first branch of the external carotid artery?
Superior thyroid artery
Inflammation near or around the kidney is known as?
Paranephritis
A ruptured alveolus may result in?
Pneumothorax
Define Diaphysis?
Main shaft of a long bone
What are the osseous structures of the knee?
Patella, distal femoral condyles, proximal medial tibial condyle
What are commons signs of shock?
Clammy, cool skin
Weak, rapid pulse
Sweating
Where are the cruciate ligaments located?
Knee
What term denotes accelerated respiration?
Tachypnea
The intercostal veins drain into the?
Azygous vein