KEY WORDS
Nose bleed
What is epitaxis
The opening in the iris of the eye that permits passage of light
What is pupil
This is a common condition in athletes involved with water sports.
What is swimmer's ear
The medical term for pinkeye
What is acute conjunctivitis
A sideblow to an open mouth
What is temporomandibular joint dislocation (TMJ)
The abnormal internal or external discharge of blood
What is hemorrhage
- A circular, clear area in front of the sclerotic coat.
What is cornea
caused by extreme friction or repeated trauma to the ear
What is cauliflower ear
sand, dirt or other airborne particles can fly into the eye and scratch this surface of the eye. What is the name of this injury
What is corneal abrassion
A broken jaw is a fracture to what bone
What is the mandible
Caused by a hit or jolt to the head that disrupts normal function of the brain
What is traumatic brain injury (TBI)
The colored, muscular layer surrounding the pupil in the eye
What is iris
A rupture caused by sudden change in pressure when playing water polo and diving
What is rupture of the tympanic membrane
small objects that move at a high velocity can hit the eye causing what injury
What is orbital blow out fracture
Hit to the mouth can cause this to come dislodged
What is teeth
A second concussion received before the signs and symptoms of the first one
What is second-impact syndrome
The outermost layer of the eye; covers the sclera.
What is conjunctiva
a bug that crawls into an ear
What is foreign bodies in the ear
An infection of the eyelid follicle
What is sty
If the ligament pulls loose a fragment of bone, it is called a
What is sprain fracture
Injury at a location other than the site that got hurt.
What is countercoop injury
The tough, white, external coating of the eye.
What is sclera
This membrane can be injured by violent air movements of air waves, loud music or shouting directly into the ear
What is tympanic membrane
bleeding within the anterior chamber of the eye
What is hyphema
a blow to the nose causes this to shift, decreasing the athlete's ability to breath
What is nasal septal deviation