Injury Terms

Question 1

Acute

Answer 1

Occurs suddenly
ex. falling, sprained ankle

Question 2

Chronic

Answer 2

Develop gradually over time
ex. overuse, consistent exposure to chemicals

Question 3

Fracture

Answer 3

Break/crack in bone
Can be partial or complete

Question 4

Spasm

Answer 4

involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles

Question 5

Hernia

Answer 5

bulge or lump that occurs when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak area in the muscle or tissue wall of the body

Question 6

Subluxation

Answer 6

an incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint or organ

Question 7

Dislocation

Answer 7

disturbance from a proper, original, or usual place or state; forced out of normal position

Question 8

Cyanosis

Answer 8

a bluish or purple discoloration of the skin, lips, or nail beds caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood

Question 9

Erythema

Answer 9

redness or discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes. It’s caused by increased blood flow, or hyperemia, in the capillaries near the skin’s surface; sunburn, friction, etc.

Question 10

Exotosis

Answer 10

a benign (noncancerous) bone tumor. It’s a bump of bone tissue that grows out of one of your bones.

Question 11

Crepitus

Answer 11

a crackling, crunching, or grating sound or sensation that occurs when bones, cartilage, or fractured bone fragments rub together

Question 12

Laceration

Answer 12

a cut or tear in the skin and underlying tissues; usually irregular or jagged, but can sometimes be smooth

Question 13

Abrasion

Answer 13

a scrape on your skin. This is a break in your skin that happens when your skin rubs off; the process of scraping or wearing something away.

Question 14

Contusion

Answer 14

a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise; discoloration

Question 15

Concussion

Answer 15

a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when the brain is shaken or moves rapidly within the skull; affects brain function

Question 16

Contre Coup

Answer 16

a contusion resulting from the brain contacting the skull on the side opposite from where impact occurs.

Question 17

Puncture

Answer 17

a cut made by a sharp object, like a nail, knife, or teeth, that enters the skin and tissue; can include human or animal bites

Question 18

Incision

Answer 18

a surgical cut made in skin or flesh; an opening

Question 19

Ecchymosis

Answer 19

a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising.

Question 20

Pitted Edema

Answer 20

swelling caused by a buildup of fluid under the skin, which leaves a dent or pit when the area is pressed on

Question 21

Edema

Answer 21

swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body’s tissues

Question 22

Secondary Hypoxic Injury

Answer 22

Additional tissue damage that occurs after an initial injury; typically results from inadequate oxygen (hypoxia) to the affected area

Question 23

Range of Movement (ROM)

Answer 23

the distance and direction a joint can move, from full extension to full flexion

Question 24

Sprain

Answer 24

injury to a ligament; stretching/tearing

Question 25

Strain

Answer 25

injury to a muscle or tendon; stretching/tearing

Question 26

Necrosis

Answer 26

the death of body tissue or cells that occurs when there is not enough blood flow to the area or when cells are exposed to toxins or extreme conditions

Question 27

Atrophy

Answer 27

progressive decline or wasting away of a body part, organ, or tissue