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Athletic Training Final
Athletic Training Prevention and Care 2365 Final
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Undergraduate 1
05/02/2012

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Term
Apophysitis
Definition
Inflammation of an apophsis
Term
atrophy
Definition
Wasting away of tissue
Term
avulsion fracture
Definition
a fracture in which the ligament stays intact but in which a piece of bone is torn off
Term
compression force
Definition
force that with enough energy crushes tissue, with a contusion as a probable result
Term
contracture
Definition
associated with a joint that has developed unyielding and resisting scare tissue
Term
contusion
Definition
hemorrhage due to a compression injury, usually including muscle fiber disruption and spasm
Term
diaphysis
Definition
The main shaft of a long bone that is hollow and covered with compact bone
Term
diarthrodial joint
Definition
A freely movable joint containing a joint capsule synovium, synovial fluid, articular cartilage, ligaments, and muscles crossing the joint.
Term
ecchymosis
Definition
tissue discoloration
Term
epiphysis
Definition
located at the end of long bones composed of cancellous bone
Term
hyaline cartilage
Definition
covers the joint surfaces of the epiphysis
Term
ligament
Definition
structure which joins bone to bone
Term
little league elbow
Definition
medial epicondyle epiphysis avulsion due to constant snapping at the elbow joint; common in adolescent baseball pitchers
Term
menisci
Definition
crescent-shaped fibrocartilage disks, two for each knee, that provides a concave surface into which the condyles of the femur fit
Term
osteoblasts
Definition
cells that construct new bone
Term
osteoclasts
Definition
cells that break down bone tissue
Term
periosteum
Definition
a danse, while, fibrous membrane that covers long bones
Term
periostitis
Definition
inflammation of the periosteum
Term
shear force
Definition
a force that moves across the parallel organization of collagen fibers and results in strains or sprains
Term
synovitis
Definition
Irritation of the synovial membrane causing increase in fluid production and swelling to occur
Term
tendon
Definition
tissue structure that connects muscle to bone; a tendon is actually an expansion of the muscle
Term
tennis elbow
Definition
lateral epicondylitis at the elbow joint caused by repeated snapping of the elbow
Term
tension force
Definition
a force that extends or pulls at the tissue, resulting in a sprain or strain
Term
viscoelastic force
Definition
the extensibility of collagen fiber
Term
yield point
Definition
the point at which tissue either tears or fractures when stress is applied
Term
acute pain
Definition
pain that protects the body from something harmful
Term
complement system
Definition
a series of enzymatic proteins in normal serum that, in the presence of a specific sensitizer, destroy bacteria and other cells
Term
exudate
Definition
fluid with a high protein content and cellular debris that comes from blood vessels and accumulates in the area of the injury
Term
fibroplasia
Definition
a period of scar formation
Term
gate control theory
Definition
theory that sub threshold pain stimuli may be blocked at a gate in the spinal cord and thus are never processed by the brain and perceived as pain
Term
hard callus
Definition
gradual connection of bone filaments to woven bone at a fracture site
Term
inflammation
Definition
fundamental reaction of the body to protect, localize, and rid the body of injuring agents
Term
leukocytes
Definition
white blood cells
Term
ecchymosis
Definition
tissue discoloration
Term
epiphysis
Definition
located at the end of long bones composed of cancellous bone
Term
hyaline cartilage
Definition
covers the joint surfaces of the epiphysis
Term
ligament
Definition
structure which joins bone to bone
Term
little league elbow
Definition
medial epicondyle epiphysis avulsion due to constant snapping at the elbow joint; common in adolescent baseball pitchers
Term
menisci
Definition
crescent-shaped fibrocartilage disks, two for each knee, that provides a concave surface into which the condyles of the femur fit
Term
osteoblasts
Definition
cells that construct new bone
Term
osteoclasts
Definition
cells that break down bone tissue
Term
periosteum
Definition
a danse, while, fibrous membrane that covers long bones
Term
periostitis
Definition
inflammation of the periosteum
Term
shear force
Definition
a force that moves across the parallel organization of collagen fibers and results in strains or sprains
Term
synovitis
Definition
Irritation of the synovial membrane causing increase in fluid production and swelling to occur
Term
tendon
Definition
tissue structure that connects muscle to bone; a tendon is actually an expansion of the muscle
Term
tennis elbow
Definition
lateral epicondylitis at the elbow joint caused by repeated snapping of the elbow
Term
tension force
Definition
a force that extends or pulls at the tissue, resulting in a sprain or strain
Term
viscoelastic force
Definition
the extensibility of collagen fiber
Term
yield point
Definition
the point at which tissue either tears or fractures when stress is applied
Term
acute pain
Definition
pain that protects the body from something harmful
Term
complement system
Definition
a series of enzymatic proteins in normal serum that, in the presence of a specific sensitizer, destroy bacteria and other cells
Term
exudate
Definition
fluid with a high protein content and cellular debris that comes from blood vessels and accumulates in the area of the injury
Term
fibroplasia
Definition
a period of scar formation
Term
gate control theory
Definition
theory that sub threshold pain stimuli may be blocked at a gate in the spinal cord and thus are never processed by the brain and perceived as pain
Term
hard callus
Definition
gradual connection of bone filaments to woven bone at a fracture site
Term
inflammation
Definition
fundamental reaction of the body to protect, localize, and rid the body of injuring agents
Term
leukocytes
Definition
white blood cells
Term
ecchymosis
Definition
tissue discoloration
Term
epiphysis
Definition
located at the end of long bones composed of cancellous bone
Term
hyaline cartilage
Definition
covers the joint surfaces of the epiphysis
Term
ligament
Definition
structure which joins bone to bone
Term
little league elbow
Definition
medial epicondyle epiphysis avulsion due to constant snapping at the elbow joint; common in adolescent baseball pitchers
Term
menisci
Definition
crescent-shaped fibrocartilage disks, two for each knee, that provides a concave surface into which the condyles of the femur fit
Term
osteoblasts
Definition
cells that construct new bone
Term
osteoclasts
Definition
cells that break down bone tissue
Term
periosteum
Definition
a danse, while, fibrous membrane that covers long bones
Term
periostitis
Definition
inflammation of the periosteum
Term
shear force
Definition
a force that moves across the parallel organization of collagen fibers and results in strains or sprains
Term
synovitis
Definition
Irritation of the synovial membrane causing increase in fluid production and swelling to occur
Term
tendon
Definition
tissue structure that connects muscle to bone; a tendon is actually an expansion of the muscle
Term
tennis elbow
Definition
lateral epicondylitis at the elbow joint caused by repeated snapping of the elbow
Term
tension force
Definition
a force that extends or pulls at the tissue, resulting in a sprain or strain
Term
viscoelastic force
Definition
the extensibility of collagen fiber
Term
yield point
Definition
the point at which tissue either tears or fractures when stress is applied
Term
acute pain
Definition
pain that protects the body from something harmful
Term
complement system
Definition
a series of enzymatic proteins in normal serum that, in the presence of a specific sensitizer, destroy bacteria and other cells
Term
exudate
Definition
fluid with a high protein content and cellular debris that comes from blood vessels and accumulates in the area of the injury
Term
fibroplasia
Definition
a period of scar formation
Term
gate control theory
Definition
theory that sub threshold pain stimuli may be blocked at a gate in the spinal cord and thus are never processed by the brain and perceived as pain
Term
hard callus
Definition
gradual connection of bone filaments to woven bone at a fracture site
Term
inflammation
Definition
fundamental reaction of the body to protect, localize, and rid the body of injuring agents
Term
leukocytes
Definition
white blood cells
Term
ecchymosis
Definition
tissue discoloration
Term
epiphysis
Definition
located at the end of long bones composed of cancellous bone
Term
hyaline cartilage
Definition
covers the joint surfaces of the epiphysis
Term
ligament
Definition
structure which joins bone to bone
Term
little league elbow
Definition
medial epicondyle epiphysis avulsion due to constant snapping at the elbow joint; common in adolescent baseball pitchers
Term
menisci
Definition
crescent-shaped fibrocartilage disks, two for each knee, that provides a concave surface into which the condyles of the femur fit
Term
osteoblasts
Definition
cells that construct new bone
Term
osteoclasts
Definition
cells that break down bone tissue
Term
periosteum
Definition
a danse, while, fibrous membrane that covers long bones
Term
periostitis
Definition
inflammation of the periosteum
Term
shear force
Definition
a force that moves across the parallel organization of collagen fibers and results in strains or sprains
Term
synovitis
Definition
Irritation of the synovial membrane causing increase in fluid production and swelling to occur
Term
tendon
Definition
tissue structure that connects muscle to bone; a tendon is actually an expansion of the muscle
Term
tennis elbow
Definition
lateral epicondylitis at the elbow joint caused by repeated snapping of the elbow
Term
tension force
Definition
a force that extends or pulls at the tissue, resulting in a sprain or strain
Term
viscoelastic force
Definition
the extensibility of collagen fiber
Term
yield point
Definition
the point at which tissue either tears or fractures when stress is applied
Term
acute pain
Definition
pain that protects the body from something harmful
Term
complement system
Definition
a series of enzymatic proteins in normal serum that, in the presence of a specific sensitizer, destroy bacteria and other cells
Term
exudate
Definition
fluid with a high protein content and cellular debris that comes from blood vessels and accumulates in the area of the injury
Term
fibroplasia
Definition
a period of scar formation
Term
gate control theory
Definition
theory that sub threshold pain stimuli may be blocked at a gate in the spinal cord and thus are never processed by the brain and perceived as pain
Term
hard callus
Definition
gradual connection of bone filaments to woven bone at a fracture site
Term
inflammation
Definition
fundamental reaction of the body to protect, localize, and rid the body of injuring agents
Term
leukocytes
Definition
white blood cells
Term
lymphocytes
Definition
cells that are the primary means of providing the body with immune capabilities
Term
macrophage
Definition
a phagocytic cell of the immune system
Term
margination
Definition
movement of leukocytes from the center of the blood flow to become concentrated and lined up adhering to the endothelial walls
Term
mast cells
Definition
connective tissue cells that contain heparin and histamine and are the first line of defense
Term
osteoclast
Definition
bone cell that cones from the periosteum involved in bone healing; destroys and reabsorbs bone as a pathological response(single)
Term
osteocyte
Definition
cell that forms and destroys bone as in the natural ongoing process of remodeling
Term
permeable
Definition
characteristic of membranes allowing substances to pass through
Term
phagocytosis
Definition
engulfing of matter by white blood cells to destroy it
Term
primary healing
Definition
healing over an injury that is evenly closed(incision). edges are held in close approximation; little granulated tissue formed.
Term
referred pain
Definition
pain perceived as coming from a site other than the injury
Term
regeneration
Definition
restoration of destroyed tissue
Term
secondary healing
Definition
results when there is a gaping lesion and large tissue loss leading to replacement by scar tissue
Term
trigger point
Definition
specific sensitive area of muscle
Term
lymphocytes
Definition
cells that are the primary means of providing the body with immune capabilities
Term
macrophage
Definition
a phagocytic cell of the immune system
Term
margination
Definition
movement of leukocytes from the center of the blood flow to become concentrated and lined up adhering to the endothelial walls
Term
mast cells
Definition
connective tissue cells that contain heparin and histamine and are the first line of defense
Term
osteoclast
Definition
bone cell that cones from the periosteum involved in bone healing; destroys and reabsorbs bone as a pathological response(single)
Term
osteocyte
Definition
cell that forms and destroys bone as in the natural ongoing process of remodeling
Term
permeable
Definition
characteristic of membranes allowing substances to pass through
Term
phagocytosis
Definition
engulfing of matter by white blood cells to destroy it
Term
primary healing
Definition
healing over an injury that is evenly closed(incision). edges are held in close approximation; little granulated tissue formed.
Term
referred pain
Definition
pain perceived as coming from a site other than the injury
Term
regeneration
Definition
restoration of destroyed tissue
Term
secondary healing
Definition
results when there is a gaping lesion and large tissue loss leading to replacement by scar tissue
Term
trigger point
Definition
specific sensitive area of muscle
Term
ambulatory aid
Definition
support or assistance given to an injured athlete who is unable to walk but needs help to avoid further injurt
Term
anaphylactic shock
Definition
a type of shock that results from a severe allergic reaction
Term
cerebrovascular accident
Definition
stroke; a symptom complex resulting from hemorrhage of the cerebral vessels characterized by alteration in consciousness
Term
CPR(cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
Definition
manual method of providing oxygen and restoring the circulation in a victim whose respirations and pulse have stopped
Term
diastolic blood pressure
Definition
the residual pressure in the arteries when the heart is between beats
Term
Heimlich maneuver
Definition
method of clearing the airway of an obstruction to prevent death by choking
Term
hemorrhage
Definition
escaping of blood through the walls of the blood vessels or through ruptured blood vessels
Term
hypovolemic shock
Definition
a form of shock resulting from a decrease in blood volume
Term
hypoxia
Definition
reduction of oxygen supply to the tissues below the physiological levels dispute adequate blood supply to these tissues
Term
manual conveyance
Definition
carrying the injured athlete off the field by using one assistant behind the athlete to grasp him or her around the chest while a second assistant grasps the athletes legs
Term
shock
Definition
condition in which there is insufficient fluid available in the circulatory system resulting in a reduction in cardiac output
Term
sphygmomanometer
Definition
device used to detect the blood pressure (force produced against the arterial walls) of an individual
Term
supine
Definition
position of body when lying on the back with the face upward
Term
systolic blood pressure
Definition
the pressure on the arteries when the left ventricle contracts
Term
viscous
Definition
sticky, resistent to flow
Term
active movement
Definition
the joint motion that results from muscle contraction
Term
biomechanics
Definition
application of mechanical forces to living organisms
Term
diagnosis
Definition
the name of a specific condition made by a physician
Term
empty feel
Definition
movement that is definitely beyond the anatomic limit with pain occurring before completion of the range (e.g.- a complete ligament rupture)
Term
etiology
Definition
the the cause of an injury or disease
Term
goniometry
Definition
act of measuring the range of motion at a joint
Term
joint play
Definition
movement that is not voluntary, but accessory
Term
loose
Definition
occurs in extreme hypermobility
Term
palpation
Definition
diagnostic method of evaluation whereby the examiner's fingers begin using light pressure over an area with small circular motions and gradually increase the pressure; usually starts away from the pain site and gradually moves towards it.
Term
pathology
Definition
structural and functional change that results in injury
Term
pathomechanics
Definition
mechanical forces that are applied to a living organism and adversely change the body's structure and function
Term
prognosis
Definition
a prediction of the course of the condition
Term
reflex
Definition
an involuntary response following a stimulus
Term
sequela
Definition
a condition following and resulting from a disease or injury
Term
sign
Definition
an objective indicator of a specific condition
Term
SOAP
Definition
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
Term
spasm
Definition
involuntary muscle contraction that prevents motion because of pain; should also be called guarding
Term
springy clock
Definition
a rebound at an endpoint
Term
symptom
Definition
a perceptible change in an athlete's body or its functions that indicates an injury or disease; subjectively described by the person
Term
syndrome
Definition
refers to a group of symptoms and signs that, together, indicate a particular injury or disease
Term
acute torticollis (Wryneck)
Definition
usually associated with complaints of pain on one side of the neck when awakening. Head movements is restricted to the side opposite the irritation
Term
cervical nerve stretch syndrome
Definition
a stretching or pinching of a cervical nerve associated with various sensory and motor symptoms
Term
coccygodynia
Definition
pain in the coccyx and surrounding region
Term
Lesegue's sign
Definition
straight leg raises cause pain by stretching the sciatic nerve.
Term
ligamentum flava
Definition
elastic connective tissue connecting the laminae of adjacent vertebrae
Term
Neural arch
Definition
portion of the vertebrae protecting the spinal cord
Term
Scheuermann's disease (osteochondrosis of the spine)
Definition
a degeneration of vertebral epiphyseal end plates
Term
sciatica
Definition
inflammation of the sciatic nerve that may accompany recurrent or chronic low back pain
Term
spina bifida occulta
Definition
birth defect involving incomplete formation of the neural arch
Term
spondylolysis
Definition
the breaking down of a vertebra
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficult breathing
Term
hematuria
Definition
condition in which blood is found in the urine, which may be indicative of kidney damage or other internal trauma
Term
hemothorax
Definition
condition in which there is a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
Term
hernia
Definition
protrusion of abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall
Term
McBurney's point
Definition
one-thirs the distance between the anterosuperior iliac spine and the umbilicus
Term
peritoneum
Definition
serous membrane lining the abdominal-pelvic walls and investing the viscera
Term
pneumothorax
Definition
colla[se of one of the lungs by the pleural cavity becoming filled with air that has entered through an opening in the chest.
Term
psoas pain sign
Definition
elevated pain in the lower right quadrant when the thigh is passively hyperextended
Term
sciatica
Definition
inflammation of the sciatic nerve that may accompany recurrent or chronic low back pain
Term
traumatic asphyxia
Definition
cessation of breathing resulting from direct trauma to the rib cage or abdominal region; this condition requires immediate mouth to mouth resuscitation and medial attention
Term
viscera
Definition
internal abdominal organs
Term
arachnoid
Definition
delicate sheath that lines the dura mater and is attached directly to the spinal cord by many silk like tissue strands
Term
blowout fracture
Definition
fracture of the very thin bone located in the inferior aspect of the orbit after a blow to the eye and orbital ridge; caused by the sudden increase in internal pressure of the eye
Term
cerebral concussion
Definition
agitation of the brain by either a direct or indirect blow
Term
concussion
Definition
clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient impairment of neural function, such as alteration of consciousness, disturbance of vision, equilibrium, and so on, caused by mechanical forces
Term
diplopia
Definition
double vision
Term
dura mater
Definition
outermost membrane of the brain, consisting of a dense, fibrous, and inelastic sheath that encloses the brain and spinal column
Term
epistasis
Definition
nosebleed
Term
hematoma auris(cauliflower ear)
Definition
deformity of the ear caused by trauma tears the overlying tissue away from the cartilaginous plate, resulting in hemorrhage and fluid accumulation
Term
hyphemia
Definition
collection of blood within the anterior chamber of the eye as a result of a blunt blow
Term
mandibular luxation
Definition
dislocation of the jaw
Term
nystagmus
Definition
constant involuntary back and forth, up and down, or rotary movement of the eyeball
Term
otic barotrauma
Definition
pressure injury to the ear; lack of pressure equalization; occurs from diving and skydiving
Term
pia mater
Definition
thin, delicate, highly vascularized membrane that adheres closely to the spinal cord and brain
Term
post concussional syndrome
Definition
the athlete displays characteristics such as giddiness, attention difficulties, anxiety, and headaches
Term
pressure injury (otic barotrauma)
Definition
pressure injury to the ear
Term
subarachnoid space
Definition
space between the arachnoid and pia mater membranes that contains the cerebrospinal fluid
Term
acute torticollis (Wryneck)
Definition
usually associated with complaints of pain on one side of the neck when awakening. Head movements is restricted to the side opposite the irritation
Term
cervical nerve stretch syndrome
Definition
a stretching or pinching of a cervical nerve associated with various sensory and motor symptoms
Term
coccygodynia
Definition
pain in the coccyx and surrounding region
Term
Lesegue's sign
Definition
straight leg raises cause pain by stretching the sciatic nerve.
Term
ligamentum flava
Definition
elastic connective tissue connecting the laminae of adjacent vertebrae
Term
Neural arch
Definition
portion of the vertebrae protecting the spinal cord
Term
Scheuermann's disease (osteochondrosis of the spine)
Definition
a degeneration of vertebral epiphyseal end plates
Term
sciatica
Definition
inflammation of the sciatic nerve that may accompany recurrent or chronic low back pain
Term
spina bifida occulta
Definition
birth defect involving incomplete formation of the neural arch
Term
spondylolysis
Definition
the breaking down of a vertebra
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficult breathing
Term
hematuria
Definition
condition in which blood is found in the urine, which may be indicative of kidney damage or other internal trauma
Term
hemothorax
Definition
condition in which there is a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
Term
hernia
Definition
protrusion of abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall
Term
McBurney's point
Definition
one-thirs the distance between the anterosuperior iliac spine and the umbilicus
Term
peritoneum
Definition
serous membrane lining the abdominal-pelvic walls and investing the viscera
Term
pneumothorax
Definition
colla[se of one of the lungs by the pleural cavity becoming filled with air that has entered through an opening in the chest.
Term
psoas pain sign
Definition
elevated pain in the lower right quadrant when the thigh is passively hyperextended
Term
sciatica
Definition
inflammation of the sciatic nerve that may accompany recurrent or chronic low back pain
Term
traumatic asphyxia
Definition
cessation of breathing resulting from direct trauma to the rib cage or abdominal region; this condition requires immediate mouth to mouth resuscitation and medial attention
Term
viscera
Definition
internal abdominal organs
Term
arachnoid
Definition
delicate sheath that lines the dura mater and is attached directly to the spinal cord by many silk like tissue strands
Term
blowout fracture
Definition
fracture of the very thin bone located in the inferior aspect of the orbit after a blow to the eye and orbital ridge; caused by the sudden increase in internal pressure of the eye
Term
cerebral concussion
Definition
agitation of the brain by either a direct or indirect blow
Term
concussion
Definition
clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient impairment of neural function, such as alteration of consciousness, disturbance of vision, equilibrium, and so on, caused by mechanical forces
Term
diplopia
Definition
double vision
Term
dura mater
Definition
outermost membrane of the brain, consisting of a dense, fibrous, and inelastic sheath that encloses the brain and spinal column
Term
epistasis
Definition
nosebleed
Term
hematoma auris(cauliflower ear)
Definition
deformity of the ear caused by trauma tears the overlying tissue away from the cartilaginous plate, resulting in hemorrhage and fluid accumulation
Term
hyphemia
Definition
collection of blood within the anterior chamber of the eye as a result of a blunt blow
Term
mandibular luxation
Definition
dislocation of the jaw
Term
nystagmus
Definition
constant involuntary back and forth, up and down, or rotary movement of the eyeball
Term
otic barotrauma
Definition
pressure injury to the ear; lack of pressure equalization; occurs from diving and skydiving
Term
pia mater
Definition
thin, delicate, highly vascularized membrane that adheres closely to the spinal cord and brain
Term
post concussional syndrome
Definition
the athlete displays characteristics such as giddiness, attention difficulties, anxiety, and headaches
Term
pressure injury (otic barotrauma)
Definition
pressure injury to the ear
Term
subarachnoid space
Definition
space between the arachnoid and pia mater membranes that contains the cerebrospinal fluid
Term
acute torticollis (Wryneck)
Definition
usually associated with complaints of pain on one side of the neck when awakening. Head movements is restricted to the side opposite the irritation
Term
cervical nerve stretch syndrome
Definition
a stretching or pinching of a cervical nerve associated with various sensory and motor symptoms
Term
coccygodynia
Definition
pain in the coccyx and surrounding region
Term
Lesegue's sign
Definition
straight leg raises cause pain by stretching the sciatic nerve.
Term
ligamentum flava
Definition
elastic connective tissue connecting the laminae of adjacent vertebrae
Term
Neural arch
Definition
portion of the vertebrae protecting the spinal cord
Term
Scheuermann's disease (osteochondrosis of the spine)
Definition
a degeneration of vertebral epiphyseal end plates
Term
sciatica
Definition
inflammation of the sciatic nerve that may accompany recurrent or chronic low back pain
Term
spina bifida occulta
Definition
birth defect involving incomplete formation of the neural arch
Term
spondylolysis
Definition
the breaking down of a vertebra
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficult breathing
Term
hematuria
Definition
condition in which blood is found in the urine, which may be indicative of kidney damage or other internal trauma
Term
hemothorax
Definition
condition in which there is a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
Term
hernia
Definition
protrusion of abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall
Term
McBurney's point
Definition
one-thirs the distance between the anterosuperior iliac spine and the umbilicus
Term
peritoneum
Definition
serous membrane lining the abdominal-pelvic walls and investing the viscera
Term
pneumothorax
Definition
colla[se of one of the lungs by the pleural cavity becoming filled with air that has entered through an opening in the chest.
Term
psoas pain sign
Definition
elevated pain in the lower right quadrant when the thigh is passively hyperextended
Term
sciatica
Definition
inflammation of the sciatic nerve that may accompany recurrent or chronic low back pain
Term
traumatic asphyxia
Definition
cessation of breathing resulting from direct trauma to the rib cage or abdominal region; this condition requires immediate mouth to mouth resuscitation and medial attention
Term
viscera
Definition
internal abdominal organs
Term
arachnoid
Definition
delicate sheath that lines the dura mater and is attached directly to the spinal cord by many silk like tissue strands
Term
blowout fracture
Definition
fracture of the very thin bone located in the inferior aspect of the orbit after a blow to the eye and orbital ridge; caused by the sudden increase in internal pressure of the eye
Term
cerebral concussion
Definition
agitation of the brain by either a direct or indirect blow
Term
concussion
Definition
clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient impairment of neural function, such as alteration of consciousness, disturbance of vision, equilibrium, and so on, caused by mechanical forces
Term
diplopia
Definition
double vision
Term
dura mater
Definition
outermost membrane of the brain, consisting of a dense, fibrous, and inelastic sheath that encloses the brain and spinal column
Term
epistasis
Definition
nosebleed
Term
hematoma auris(cauliflower ear)
Definition
deformity of the ear caused by trauma tears the overlying tissue away from the cartilaginous plate, resulting in hemorrhage and fluid accumulation
Term
hyphemia
Definition
collection of blood within the anterior chamber of the eye as a result of a blunt blow
Term
mandibular luxation
Definition
dislocation of the jaw
Term
nystagmus
Definition
constant involuntary back and forth, up and down, or rotary movement of the eyeball
Term
otic barotrauma
Definition
pressure injury to the ear; lack of pressure equalization; occurs from diving and skydiving
Term
pia mater
Definition
thin, delicate, highly vascularized membrane that adheres closely to the spinal cord and brain
Term
post concussional syndrome
Definition
the athlete displays characteristics such as giddiness, attention difficulties, anxiety, and headaches
Term
pressure injury (otic barotrauma)
Definition
pressure injury to the ear
Term
subarachnoid space
Definition
space between the arachnoid and pia mater membranes that contains the cerebrospinal fluid
Term
acute torticollis (Wryneck)
Definition
usually associated with complaints of pain on one side of the neck when awakening. Head movements is restricted to the side opposite the irritation
Term
cervical nerve stretch syndrome
Definition
a stretching or pinching of a cervical nerve associated with various sensory and motor symptoms
Term
coccygodynia
Definition
pain in the coccyx and surrounding region
Term
Lesegue's sign
Definition
straight leg raises cause pain by stretching the sciatic nerve.
Term
ligamentum flava
Definition
elastic connective tissue connecting the laminae of adjacent vertebrae
Term
Neural arch
Definition
portion of the vertebrae protecting the spinal cord
Term
Scheuermann's disease (osteochondrosis of the spine)
Definition
a degeneration of vertebral epiphyseal end plates
Term
sciatica
Definition
inflammation of the sciatic nerve that may accompany recurrent or chronic low back pain
Term
spina bifida occulta
Definition
birth defect involving incomplete formation of the neural arch
Term
spondylolysis
Definition
the breaking down of a vertebra
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficult breathing
Term
hematuria
Definition
condition in which blood is found in the urine, which may be indicative of kidney damage or other internal trauma
Term
hemothorax
Definition
condition in which there is a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
Term
hernia
Definition
protrusion of abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall
Term
McBurney's point
Definition
one-thirs the distance between the anterosuperior iliac spine and the umbilicus
Term
peritoneum
Definition
serous membrane lining the abdominal-pelvic walls and investing the viscera
Term
pneumothorax
Definition
colla[se of one of the lungs by the pleural cavity becoming filled with air that has entered through an opening in the chest.
Term
psoas pain sign
Definition
elevated pain in the lower right quadrant when the thigh is passively hyperextended
Term
sciatica
Definition
inflammation of the sciatic nerve that may accompany recurrent or chronic low back pain
Term
traumatic asphyxia
Definition
cessation of breathing resulting from direct trauma to the rib cage or abdominal region; this condition requires immediate mouth to mouth resuscitation and medial attention
Term
viscera
Definition
internal abdominal organs
Term
arachnoid
Definition
delicate sheath that lines the dura mater and is attached directly to the spinal cord by many silk like tissue strands
Term
blowout fracture
Definition
fracture of the very thin bone located in the inferior aspect of the orbit after a blow to the eye and orbital ridge; caused by the sudden increase in internal pressure of the eye
Term
cerebral concussion
Definition
agitation of the brain by either a direct or indirect blow
Term
concussion
Definition
clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient impairment of neural function, such as alteration of consciousness, disturbance of vision, equilibrium, and so on, caused by mechanical forces
Term
diplopia
Definition
double vision
Term
dura mater
Definition
outermost membrane of the brain, consisting of a dense, fibrous, and inelastic sheath that encloses the brain and spinal column
Term
epistasis
Definition
nosebleed
Term
hematoma auris(cauliflower ear)
Definition
deformity of the ear caused by trauma tears the overlying tissue away from the cartilaginous plate, resulting in hemorrhage and fluid accumulation
Term
hyphemia
Definition
collection of blood within the anterior chamber of the eye as a result of a blunt blow
Term
mandibular luxation
Definition
dislocation of the jaw
Term
nystagmus
Definition
constant involuntary back and forth, up and down, or rotary movement of the eyeball
Term
otic barotrauma
Definition
pressure injury to the ear; lack of pressure equalization; occurs from diving and skydiving
Term
pia mater
Definition
thin, delicate, highly vascularized membrane that adheres closely to the spinal cord and brain
Term
post concussional syndrome
Definition
the athlete displays characteristics such as giddiness, attention difficulties, anxiety, and headaches
Term
pressure injury (otic barotrauma)
Definition
pressure injury to the ear
Term
subarachnoid space
Definition
space between the arachnoid and pia mater membranes that contains the cerebrospinal fluid
Term
acute torticollis (Wryneck)
Definition
usually associated with complaints of pain on one side of the neck when awakening. Head movements is restricted to the side opposite the irritation
Term
cervical nerve stretch syndrome
Definition
a stretching or pinching of a cervical nerve associated with various sensory and motor symptoms
Term
coccygodynia
Definition
pain in the coccyx and surrounding region
Term
Lesegue's sign
Definition
straight leg raises cause pain by stretching the sciatic nerve.
Term
ligamentum flava
Definition
elastic connective tissue connecting the laminae of adjacent vertebrae
Term
Neural arch
Definition
portion of the vertebrae protecting the spinal cord
Term
Scheuermann's disease (osteochondrosis of the spine)
Definition
a degeneration of vertebral epiphyseal end plates
Term
sciatica
Definition
inflammation of the sciatic nerve that may accompany recurrent or chronic low back pain
Term
spina bifida occulta
Definition
birth defect involving incomplete formation of the neural arch
Term
spondylolysis
Definition
the breaking down of a vertebra
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficult breathing
Term
hematuria
Definition
condition in which blood is found in the urine, which may be indicative of kidney damage or other internal trauma
Term
hemothorax
Definition
condition in which there is a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
Term
hernia
Definition
protrusion of abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall
Term
McBurney's point
Definition
one-thirs the distance between the anterosuperior iliac spine and the umbilicus
Term
peritoneum
Definition
serous membrane lining the abdominal-pelvic walls and investing the viscera
Term
pneumothorax
Definition
colla[se of one of the lungs by the pleural cavity becoming filled with air that has entered through an opening in the chest.
Term
psoas pain sign
Definition
elevated pain in the lower right quadrant when the thigh is passively hyperextended
Term
sciatica
Definition
inflammation of the sciatic nerve that may accompany recurrent or chronic low back pain
Term
traumatic asphyxia
Definition
cessation of breathing resulting from direct trauma to the rib cage or abdominal region; this condition requires immediate mouth to mouth resuscitation and medial attention
Term
viscera
Definition
internal abdominal organs
Term
arachnoid
Definition
delicate sheath that lines the dura mater and is attached directly to the spinal cord by many silk like tissue strands
Term
blowout fracture
Definition
fracture of the very thin bone located in the inferior aspect of the orbit after a blow to the eye and orbital ridge; caused by the sudden increase in internal pressure of the eye
Term
cerebral concussion
Definition
agitation of the brain by either a direct or indirect blow
Term
concussion
Definition
clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient impairment of neural function, such as alteration of consciousness, disturbance of vision, equilibrium, and so on, caused by mechanical forces
Term
diplopia
Definition
double vision
Term
dura mater
Definition
outermost membrane of the brain, consisting of a dense, fibrous, and inelastic sheath that encloses the brain and spinal column
Term
epistasis
Definition
nosebleed
Term
hematoma auris(cauliflower ear)
Definition
deformity of the ear caused by trauma tears the overlying tissue away from the cartilaginous plate, resulting in hemorrhage and fluid accumulation
Term
hyphemia
Definition
collection of blood within the anterior chamber of the eye as a result of a blunt blow
Term
mandibular luxation
Definition
dislocation of the jaw
Term
nystagmus
Definition
constant involuntary back and forth, up and down, or rotary movement of the eyeball
Term
otic barotrauma
Definition
pressure injury to the ear; lack of pressure equalization; occurs from diving and skydiving
Term
pia mater
Definition
thin, delicate, highly vascularized membrane that adheres closely to the spinal cord and brain
Term
post concussional syndrome
Definition
the athlete displays characteristics such as giddiness, attention difficulties, anxiety, and headaches
Term
pressure injury (otic barotrauma)
Definition
pressure injury to the ear
Term
subarachnoid space
Definition
space between the arachnoid and pia mater membranes that contains the cerebrospinal fluid
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