Anatomy and Physiology
These two primary movements occur at the knee joint.
What is flexion and extension?
This is the very first step you should take when treating any injury involving blood.
What is apply gloves?
This common prefix means "bone," as seen in the word "osteoporosis."
What is osteo-?
This principle states that for a body system to improve, it must be worked harder than it is normally accustomed to.
What is the overload principle?
This federal act is designed to protect the privacy of a patient's health information.
What is HIPAA?
This is the medical term for wasting away or decrease in muscle size, often after immobilization in a cast.
What is atrophy?
A bone that has completely protruded through the skin is classified as this type of fracture.
What is compound (open) fracture?
This root word refers to the kidney.
What is nephro-?
This framework is used to prescribe exercise, standing for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.
What is the F.I.T.T. Principle?
This is the legal term for the failure to use ordinary or reasonable care.
What is negligence?
This term describes the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
What is homeostasis?
This acronym stands for the standard initial treatment for acute injuries like sprains and strains.
What is PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)?
A blood pressure reading of 90/42 would be medically classified as this.
What is hypotension?
This is the primary fuel source the body uses during high-intensity, short-duration exercise.
What are carbohydrates?
This specific federal act protects the privacy of a student's educational records.
What is FERPA?
This part of the bone is known as the "growth plate" and is more vulnerable in young athletes.
What is the epiphyseal plate?
This is the next step in an ankle tape job after you have applied the pre-wrap.
What are to apply anchors?
This term describes movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
What is abduction?
This lab, open from 1927–1947, is considered the foundation of modern exercise physiology research in the US.
What is the Harvard Fatigue Laboratory?
This legal term describes a situation where an individual fails to perform a legal duty they are required to do (act of omission).
What is nonfeasance?
When a muscle length increases under tension (such as lowering a weight), it is performing this type of contraction.
What is an eccentric contraction?
This specific injury involves a blow to the chest that occurs during a narrow window of the heart rhythm and can be fatal.
What is commotio cordis?
These are the four components of a SOAP note, used for documenting athlete progress.
What are subjective, objective, assessment, and plan?
This condition, caused by extreme muscle breakdown, can lead to kidney failure and is often triggered by excessive exertion in heat.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
This organization is responsible for creating minimum safety standards for athletic equipment like helmets.
What is NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment)?