Socrative 10

Question 1

Abrasion

Answer 1

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


Question 2

Fractures

Answer 2

A fracture is a broken or a cracked bone that can occur from a blow

Question 3

Sprain

Answer 3

A sprain is a damaged ligament. One of the most common

sprains in sport is a twisted ankle.

Question 4

Strain

Answer 4

A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a

tendon (while a sprain is an injury to a ligament).

Question 5

Concussions

Answer 5

Concussion is an injury normally caused by a blow to the

head and can happen in many sports.

Question 6

Dislocation

Answer 6

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 7

Torn cartilage

Answer 7

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 8

Soft tissue

Answer 8

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 9

Fractures:

Answer 9

➢ 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 10

Injuries to the bone

Answer 10

Greenstick- break only part way across the bone

Transverse- Break straight across

Impacted- Pieces locked into each other

Communicated - Broken into more than two pieces

Oblique - Break at a angle

Question 11

5 ways to prevent injuries

Answer 11

➢Selecting appropriate training methods 
➢ Warming up/ cooling down 
➢ Protective equipment/ clothing  
➢ Checking equipment and facilities  
➢ Playing to the rules and competition