Soc 10 Different Types Of Injuries

Question 1

Abrasions

Answer 1

Abrasions or grazes can be caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface e.g. a concrete playground or 4g.
Can occur from a tackle or just falling over in any game which can be played on a hard surface

Question 2

Strain

Answer 2

A twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon (while a sprain is an injury to a ligament).
Most common strains are in the back and the hamstrings.
Tennis/golfers elbow is a common form of a strain

Question 3

Soft tissue

Answer 3

Injuries such as bruises

Question 4

Sprain

Answer 4

A damaged ligament. A sprain often occurs when you’re ankle goes too far out of position

Question 5

Concussion

Answer 5

The aftermath of a blow too the head. Symptons can be dizzy, a headache

Question 6

Injuries to the bone

Answer 6

Greenstick. Don’t fully break through the bone. Transverse. Breaks through the bone. Impacted. Bone is broke but still attached. Communited. Bone is broken into many pieces. Oblique broke at an angle

Question 7

Fraxure

Answer 7

A cracked or broken bone that happens after getting hit There are several types of fractures including:
In closed: the skin over the break is not damaged.
Compound fractures: the broken bone comes out the skin.
Simple fracture: take place in one line, bone is still in place
Stress fractures (overuse injuries): They can happen as a result of fatigue.

Question 8

Torn cartillage

Answer 8

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