Anatomy and Injuries
What is the most commonly injured shoulder muscle?
Infraspinatus
Where should you place your fist for the Heimlich maneuver?
Just above the belly button
What is the goal of the final phase of rehab?
Restore strength, speed, and flexibility
What effect can drinking glucose before exercise have?
Boosts performance
How much space should be between the face guard and helmet?
2 inches
What condition causes muscle pressure to increase and restrict blood flow?
Compartment syndrome
What should you NOT do during a seizure?
Restrain the person
What should you avoid when taping an injury?
Taping hot or cold skin
What is NOT a factor in VO2 max?
Muscle function
When should athletes do heavy lifting?
Preseason and off-season
What artery supplies blood to the knee's menisci?
Middle genicular
How do you open a victim's airway?
Tilt the head back and lift the chin
What should an athlete do after icing an injury?
Exercise for 3 to 5 minutes
What does protein help your body create?
Antibodies
What’s a benefit of contact lenses over glasses?
Lower cost
What is the medical term for blood in the front of the eye?
Hyphema
What is the strongest knee ligament?
Posterior cruciate ligament
What percentage of young pitchers develop Little League Elbow?
10-25%
How does the body mainly cool itself?
By sweating
What’s a key responsibility of sports equipment makers?
Design safe equipment
What movement commonly causes wrist sprains?
Forced hyperextension
What type of receptors detect pain?
Nocioceptive receptors
What kind of strain happens along a bone's length?
Bending strain
What disease causes muscle spasms and fever?
Tetanus
What happens if a case-hardened lens breaks?
It crumbles to prevent sharp edges