Anatomy & Mechanics
Thoracic Trauma
Abdominal & Organ Injuries
Signs & Symptoms
Above the Shoulders
100

This term refers to the 11th rib, which is attached to the thoracic vertebrae but not the sternum.

False

100

This condition, often caused by a blow to this plexus, is colloquially known as "getting the wind knocked out."

solar

100

Following a severe blow to the abdomen, an athlete should monitor for hematuria which means this 

blood in the urine

100

Tenderness at "McBurney’s Point" (between the umbilicus and the hip bone) is a classic sign of this condition.

Appendicitis

100

 These three protective membranes—the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater—surround and shield the brain.

Meninges

200

This specific body position—arms at the sides and muscles relaxed—is ideal for palpating abdominal structures.   


Supine

200

 This injury occurs when the rib cage is compressed by a direct blow or a sudden twist, involving this cartilage.

costal

200

This infectious disease is the most likely cause of an enlarged spleen, making it more susceptible to injury.

mononucleosis

200

This eponymous "sign" refers to reflex pain in the left shoulder following a spleen injury.

Kehr's

200

This term describes the shell-shaped portion of the outer ear that directs sound waves into the auditory canal.

auricle

300

Located in the upper right quadrant, this organ isclassified as a "solid organ" within the abdominal viscera.

Liver

300

A condition where the pleural cavity fills with air through an opening in the chest.  

pneumothorax

300

Hematuria is a sign of a contusion of one of these two urine filtration organs

kidneys

300

Inflammation of this pouchlike organ in the lower right quadrant could be a sign of a life-threatening bacterial infection.

Appendix

300

If an athlete is unconscious following a head injury, the situation must be managed as if they have also suffered this specific injury.  


Cervical spine injury

400

Male athletes are more likely to get hernias in this groin region

inguinal

400

Unlike a pneumothorax, this condition involves the presence of blood within the pleural cavity.

hemothorax

400

Injuries to this solid organ most often occur due to a direct blow to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.

spleen

400

Stretching the arm on the affected side as high as possible is one method to relieve this painful "side" cramp.  

Side stitch

400

 This is the medical name for the thin, bony substance that covers the root of a tooth.

Cementum

500

A protrusion of abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall is known by this medical term.

hernia

500

This rare but serious condition involves a cessation of breathing caused by a violent compression of the rib cage.  

Traumatic Asphyxia

500

This is the immediate first aid position for an athlete who has suffered a testicular contusion.  

Side lying/thighs to chest

500

Costal cartilage injuries are distinguished by sharp pain during trunk movement and difficulty performing this basic function.  

Breathing

500

Cerebrospinal fluid is specifically contained in the space between these two layers of the meninges.  

Subarachnoid space

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