Intro to trauma/kinematics of trauma Flashcards
1
Q
elastic tissue
A
-reforms
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2
Q
frontal projection
A
- kind of the front part of the object
- determined by how wide spread it is (narrow vs wide)
- less energy exchange with narrow object
- profile- changed in size as it goes through
- fragmentation- breaks apart in body ‘
- tumble- object turns over in the body (rotates)
3
Q
occupant collision
A
- object stops moving but the person doesnt
- collision of the person and object
4
Q
organ collision
A
-sheer forces- torn apart from surroundings
