Orthopedic Injuries

Question 1

acromioclavicular AC joint

Answer 1

a simple joint where the Bony projections of the scapula and clavicle meet at the top of the shoulder

Question 2

amputation

Answer 2

an injury in which part of the body is completely severed

Question 3

articular cartilage

Answer 3

a pearly white layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surface of bone in synovial joints

Question 4

calcaneus

Answer 4

the heel bone

Question 5

closed fracture

Answer 5

any break in a bone in which the overlying skin is not broken

Question 6

compartment syndrome

Answer 6

an elevation of pressure Within a close facial compartment, characterized by extreme pain, decreased pain sensation, peeing on stretching of affected muscles, and to seize power. Frequently seen in fractures below the elbow or knee in children

Question 7

crepitus

Answer 7

a grating or grinding sensation or sound caused by fracture bone and or joints rubbing together

Question 8

dislocation

Answer 8

disruption of a joint in which ligaments are damaged and the bone ends are no longer in contact

Question 9

displaced fracture

Answer 9

a fracture in which bone fragments and separated from one another, producing deformity in the limb

Question 10

ecchymosis

Answer 10

bruising or discoloration associated with bleeding within or under the skin

Question 11

false motion

Answer 11

movement that occurs in a bone at a point where there are no joint indicating a fracture. also called free movement

Question 12

fascia

Answer 12

the fiber like connective tissue that covers arteries, veins, tendons and ligaments

Question 13

fibula

Answer 13

the outer and smaller bone of the two bones of the lower leg

Question 14

fracture

Answer 14

a break in the continuity of a bone

Question 15

glenoid fossa

Answer 15

the part of the scapula that joins with humeral head to form glenohumeral joint

Question 16

hematuria

Answer 16

blood in the urine

Question 17

joint

Answer 17

the place where two bones come into contact

Question 18

ligament

Answer 18

a band of fibrous tissue that connects bones to bones

Question 19

non-displaced fracture

Answer 19

a simple crack in the bone that has not caused bone to move from its normal anatomic position also called hairline fracture

Question 20

open fracture

Answer 20

any breaking bone which the over lines skin has been broken

Question 21

pelvic binder

Answer 21

a device to spend the Bony pelvis to reduce Hemorrhage from bone ends, venous disruption, and pain

Question 22

point tenderness

Answer 22

tenderness as sharply localized at the site of the injury, found by gently popping along the bone with the tip of one finger

Question 23

position of function

Answer 23

a hand position in which the wrist is slightly dorsiflexed and all finger joints are moderately flexed

Question 24

reduce

Answer 24

to return a dislocated joint or fractured bone to its normal position

Question 25

retroperitoneal space

Answer 25

the space between the abdominal cavity and the posterior abdominal wall, containing the kidneys, certain large vessels, and parts of the gastrointestinal tract

Question 26

sciatic nerve

Answer 26

the major nerve to the lower extremities

Question 27

sling

Answer 27

a bandage on material that helps to support the weight of an injured upper extremity

Question 28

splint

Answer 28

a flexible or rigid device used to protect and maintain the position of an injury extremity

Question 29

sprain

Answer 29

a joint injury involved damage to supporting ligaments and sometimes partially or temporary dislocation of bone ends

Question 30

strain

Answer 30

retching or tearing of a muscle also called muscle pull

Question 31

swathe

Answer 31

avenge that passes around the chest to secure an injured arm to the chest

Question 32

tibia

Answer 32

the larger of the two lower leg bones responsible for supporting the major weight-bearing surface of the knee and the ankle

Question 33

tourniquet

Answer 33

the bleeding control method used when a wound continues to bleed despite the use of direct pressure and elevation

Question 34

traction

Answer 34

longitudinal Force applied to a structure

Question 35

zone of injury

Answer 35

the area of potentially damage soft tissue, adjacent nerves, and blood vessels surround an injury to a bone or joint