Soc 10 Flashcards
Abrasion
When your skin gets a graze after making contact with a rough surface e.g. 3G or carpet burn
Fracture
There are four different types of fractures. Inclosed- Compound- Stress- Simple-
Sprain
A sprain is a damaged ligament. Sprains occur when stretching too far past the normal range of a joint
Torn cartilage
Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones. It absorbs the impact on the bones while reducing the friction
Strain
Twist,Pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon.(while a sprain is an injury to a ligament).
Concussion
Concussion is an injury that is usually caused by a blow to the head and can happen in many sports. Symptoms: headache, weakness,loss of coordination and balance
Dislocation
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.
Soft tissue damage
Joints are where two or more bones meet. There are particular prone to injury because movement past the range can tear or pull tendons and ligaments.
Greenstick
Break only part way across the bone
Transverse
Break straight across
Impacted
Pieces locked into each other
Comminuted
Broken into two or more pieces
Oblique
Break at an angle