Human Body Systems
What system is responsible for the skin?
Integumentary
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What are 2 settings for athletic trainers outside of schools?
Professional sports, PT clinics, hospitals, industrial, military
What is one piece of the definition from the NCAA that determines having a sports injury?
•Occurs as a result of participation in organized intercollegiate practice or games
•Requires medical attention by a team athletic trainer or physician
•Results in restriction of athlete’s participation for one or more days after the injury
A ________ is when a ligament is stretched or torn, and a ________ is when a muscle/tendon is stretched or torn
sprain; strain
Endocrine system
Name 2 ball-and-socket joints
Hip and shoulder
Name 3 members of the comprehensive health care team
Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer, Team physician, EMS personnel, Coaches, School nurses, medical specialists, dentists, counselors, others
What is one intrinsic factor for chronic/overuse injuries?
•Immature cartilage
•Decreased flexibility
•Decreased condition
•Psychological factors
What is another word for “bruise”?
Contusion
Central and peripheral
Name 2 (of the 3) types of muscle tissue
Skeletal, smooth, cardiac
What is one thing (out of several) coaches should be trained in?
First aid/CPR, operation of AED, recognition of common injuries, fitting protective equipment, skill instruction
What is one extrinsic factor for chronic/overuse injuries?
•Excessive training
•Lack of adequate recovery
•Incorrect technique
•Playing on uneven or hard surfaces
•Incorrect equipment
Explain the difference between a closed and open fracture
•Closed: bone doesn’t protrude from skin
•Open: bone protrudes from the skin
Name a system that helps with removing and balancing waste
Lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive
What is the type of contraction where the muscle contracts but does NOT change length?
Isometric
What is one specific duty for an athletic trainer?
Injury prevention, Recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of injuries, Treatment and rehabilitation, Health care organization and administration, Professional development and responsibility
A ____ injury occurs suddenly, while a _____ injury develops over time
Acute / chronic
A grade ____ sprain / strain is defined by a complete tear / rupture
III