Soc 10 - Injury And Injury Prevention Flashcards
1
Q
Concussion
A
Damage to the head usually caused by a blow to the head
2
Q
Soft tissue injury
A
Injury at the point where two or more bones meet
3
Q
Dislocation
A
Bone forced out of place after the joint is overstretched
4
Q
Sprain
A
Ligament connected to the bone overstretched
5
Q
Strain
A
Twist, pull or tear of a tendon or muscle
6
Q
Abrasion
A
Grazed skin caused by a fall on a rough surface such as concrete, wood or astro
7
Q
Fracture
A
Bone is cracked or broken
8
Q
4 types of Fractures
A
Inclosed = Skin over break is not damaged Compound = Broken bones pertrudes the skin Simple = In one line, bone is not displaced Stress = Can happen as a result of fatigue
9
Q
5 bone injuries
A
Greenstick = Crack not all the way through the bone Transverse = Break straight across Impacted = Pieces locked into each other Comminuted = Broken into more than two pieces Oblique = Break at an angle
10
Q
Torn Cartilage
A
Injury occuring due to wear and tear
