Nerves & Head + Neck Injuries

Question 1

Spinal Nerves

Answer 1

Nerve root pairs that branch off the spinal cord

Question 2

Cervical Plexus

Answer 2

Bundle of spinal nerves that innervate the neck (C1-C4)

Question 3

Brachial Plexus

Answer 3

Bundle of spinal nerves that innervate the shoulder and arm muscles (C5-T1)

Question 4

Kyphosis

Answer 4

Increase curvature of the thoracic spine

Question 5

Kyphosis Symptoms

Answer 5

Forward head & rounded shoulders

Question 6

Lordosis

Answer 6

Increase curvature of the lumbar spine

Question 7

Lordosis Symptoms

Answer 7

Chest/butt out & sway back

Question 8

Scoliosis

Answer 8

Lateral curvature of the spine

Question 9

Scoliosis Effects

Answer 9

Increase pressure on internal organs & corrected with physical therapy or surgery

Question 10

How do you protect from head and neck injuries?

Answer 10

Wear protective gear & teaching/using correct techniques when initiating contact

Question 11

Subdural Hematoma

Answer 11

Collection of blood between the dura and the surface of the brain from veins stretching and tearing

Question 12

Epidural Hematoma

Answer 12

Bleeding between the inside of the skull and dura

Question 13

Cervical Spine Fracture

Answer 13

Axial loading/forceful rotation of the head

Question 14

Brachial Plexus Injury

Answer 14

Shoulder depression with the head toward the opposite side

Question 15

Nose Bleeds

Answer 15

AKA Epistaxis
Trauma to nose/dry nose