Soc 10

Question 1

Concussion

Answer 1

Is an injury caused by a blow to the head and which can happen in many sports

Question 2

Fracture

Answer 2

A fracture is a broken or a cracked bone that can occur from a blow.There are several types of fractures including:
In closed: the skin over the break is not damaged.
Compound fractures: the broken bone protrudes through the skin.
Simple fracture: take place in one line, with no displacement of the bone. Stress fractures (overuse injuries): They can happen as a result of fatigue.

Question 3

Dislocations

Answer 3

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position. Often occurs as a result of a hard blow which causes one of the bones to be displaced.

Question 4

Torn cartilage

Answer 4

Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones. It absorbs the impact on the bones while reducing the friction during sports/ activity.

Question 5

Sprains

Answer 5

A sprain is a damaged ligament. One of the most common sprains in sport is a twisted ankle.

Question 6

Soft tissue injury

Answer 6

Its an injury that damages soft tissues in your bones.Joints are where two or more bones meet. They are particular prone injury because movement past the range can tear or pull tendons and ligaments.

Question 7

Strains

Answer 7

A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon (while a sprain is an injury to a ligament).

Question 8

Abrasions

Answer 8

Abrasions or grazes can be caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface e.g. a concrete playground or artificial pitches.

Question 9

Injuries to a bone

Answer 9

greenstick - break only part
way across the bone

transverse -
break straight
across

impacted -
into each other
pieces locked

comminuted - broken into
more than two pieces

oblique - break at an angle