Muscle skeletal system

Question 1

Sprains

Answer 1

• affects ligaments (bone to bone)
• pain to touch and swelling
• bruising and redness
• sudden onset, hard to heal well

Question 2

Strains

Answer 2

• affects tendons (muscle to bone)
• pain and swelling
• red but no bruising
• gradual onset due to overuse

Question 3

RICES

Answer 3

R = rest
I = ice (10 minutes on and off)
C = compression (to prevent swelling)
E = elevate (immediately, 6 inches above heart)
S = stabilize (soft splint)