Mechanism of Injury Flashcards
1
Q
Types of Force
A
- Direct
- Twisting
- Forced Flexion or Hypertension
- Indirect
2
Q
Direct Downward Blow
A
Clavicle
Scapula
3
Q
Direct Lateral Blow
superior
A
Clavicle
Scapula
Shoulder girdle
Humerus
4
Q
Forced Bending or Extension
A
Elbow Wrist Fingers Femur Knee Foot Cervical spine
5
Q
Twisting
A
Hip Femur Knee Tibia/Fibula Ankle Shoulder girdle Elbow Ulna/Radius Wrist
6
Q
Indirect
A
Pelvis Hip Femur Knee Tibia/Fibula Shoulder Humerus Elbow Ulna/Radius
7
Q
Direct Lateral Blow
inferior
A
Knee
Hip
Femur
(very forceful)