What is the head injury involving temporary unconsciousness or confusion?
Concussion
What is an example of a common concussion cause?
Contact Sports, Collision, Accident, Violence, History, etc.
How many ligaments are in the head?
2
True or False... it typically takes females nearly twice as long to recover from concussions as males
True
What is the head injury that occurs when a force strong enough to break the bone, hits the skull?
Skull Fracture
What is an example of a common skull fracture cause?
Being hit in the head with a blunt or sharp object, Heavy falls, Motor vehicle accidents, Sports injuries, Physical assault
How many muscles are in the head?
True or False... Approximately 1 in 10 people who play a contact sport will sustain a concussion yearly
True
Which head injury is considered a type of stroke?
Brain Bleeding/Hemorrhage
What is an example of a common brain bleeding cause?
Aneurysm, Head trauma, High Blood Pressure, Blood Vessel Abnormalities, Amyloid angiopathy, Blood or Bleeding Disorders, Liver Disease
Where is the frontal bone located?
On the frontal region of the skull
What is the leading cause of concussions?
Falls
How are concussions graded?
Mild (grade 1), Moderate (grade 2), Severe (grade 3)
Which is more likely to penetrate the skull causing a skull fracture... a pointier object or blunt surface?
Pointier object
Where is the temporal bone located?
On either side of the head and down the back
Name one person in this class who's had a concussion.
Anyone who's had a concussion
How long does a severe grade concussion last?
Months to Years
Which type of skull fracture occurs in the floor of the skull?
Basal fracture
Which organ is the Ocular tendon responsible for?
The eye
How many kids does Mr. Carter have?
3