Sports Med
This profession evaluates, rehabilitates, and manages injured athletes so they can safely participate in their sport.
what is athletic training
Adult human body has this many bones
what is 206
Theses cells form bones
what are osteoblasts
A common injury sustained when playing sports such as basketball or volleyball
what is a ankle sprain
This plane divides the body into left and right halves
what is the sagittal plane
This individual is responsible for teaching the athletes proper technique relative to their sport
who is the coach
The funniest of the long bones
what is the humerus
Older populations typically suffer from this
what is osteoporosis
A reoccurring injury is an example of this
what is a chronic injury
Rotational motions occur through this plane of motion
what is the transverse plane
This member of the sports med team ensure athletes are in peak physical condition to participate
who is the strength and conditioning coach
This bone is known mainly for chronic knee pain
what is the patella
The name for the part of the skeleton including your head, ribs, and vertebral column
what is the axial skeleton
When recovering from an injury, this is the period when exercises are done to make the muscles/tendons stronger
What is rehabilitation
This plane divides the body into front and back halves
what is the frontal plane
When an athlete is injured the athletic trainer communicates with these people
who are the parent, coach, and physician
These two bones are found in the lower leg
what are the tibula and fibula
Contrary to its name this material is not squishy but is found inside a layer of compact matter
what is spongy bone
Injury to this tendon can be either acute or chronic and is commonly injured by long distance runners, basketball players, and tennis players
what is the achilles tendon
This plane splits the body into top and bottom halves
what is the transverse plane
The law that requires a medical professional to keep the condition of their patients confidential
what is HIPPA
This structure protects the vital organs of the body
what is the rib cage
This connective tissue consists of cells called chondrocytes and extra cellular matrix
what is cartilage
This type of injury can result in permanent, severe neurologic disability
what is a catastrophic injury
This is proper anatomical position
what is standing with eyes and palms facing forward