SOC 10-PREVENTING INJURIES Flashcards
Strain
Tear, twist or pull a tendon or a ligament
Abrasion
When friction is caused between your skin and a rough surface, this may cause a graze
Fracture
Broken or cracked bone that can occur from a blow
Soft tissue injury
Movement past the range of movement of a joint will tear or pull tendons/ligaments
Sprain
Damaged tendon or ligament when you go past the range of movement in a joint
Dislocation
Bone out of the joint when it is forced out of normal position
Concussion
Usually caused by a blow to the head may cause headaches, confusion and possibly vomiting
Torn cartilage
When the cartilage tears due to wear and overuse
Greenstick
Half break
Transverse
Broken full way through
Oblique
Bone broken at an angle
Communited
Broke in more pieces
Impacted
Locked into eachother