Quiz 5 - Joint injuries/disorders

Question 1

slipped disc

Answer 1

anulus fibrosus is distorted by the compressed nucleus forcing it into vertebral canal

Question 2

herniated disc

Answer 2

nucleus pulposus breaks through annulus fibrosis and enters vertebral canal, sensory nerves are distorted and produces pain

Question 3

shoulder dislocation

Answer 3

head of humerus is out of gleaned cavity - damages articular cartilage, ligaments, joint capsule

Question 4

Torn ACL

Answer 4

anterior cruciate ligament - connects tibia to lateral edge of femur, majority of ACL injuries occur in athletes landing on their heels