Chapter 5- Injury Terminology Flashcards
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Sprain
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Injury to joint capsule/ ligament
2
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Strain
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Injury to muscle tissue/muscle tendon complex
3
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Osis
A
Condition of
4
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Algia
A
Generic reference for pain
5
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MOI
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Mechanism of injury
6
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Joints
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Immovable- synarthrotic
Slightly moveable- amphiarthrotic
Freely moveable- diarhtrotic
7
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Bursar
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Fluid filled sacs found in areas of increased friction at synovial joints, e.g- behind the Achilles and elbow
8
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Meniscus
A
Fibrocartilinous disc that separates articular surfaces and provide stability
9
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Contusion
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Direct blunt trauma, bruise, compression and hemorrhage
10
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Effusion
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Collection of fluid (swelling) contained within a joint capsule
11
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Ecchymosis
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Discoloration that often accompanies edema
12
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S.O.A.P
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Subjective, objective, assessment, plan.
