Thorax Anatomy
These two main organs are protected by the rib cage
What are the lungs and heart?
This organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine
What are the kidneys?
Most common chest injury in contact sports
What is rib fractures or contusions?
Pain with deep breathing
What is a rib or lung injury?
First step in treating most chest or abdominal injuries
What is monitor breathing and circulation?
This structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
What is the diaphragm?
This organ stores bile produced by the liver
What is the gallbladder?
DAILY DOUBLE
A “collapsed lung” medically referred to as
What is pneumothorax?
Kehr’s sign—pain in the left shoulder—indicates injury to this organ
What is the spleen?
You should call 911 for a thorax or abdomen injury after you notice these signs
What is when the athlete has trouble breathing, severe pain, or signs of shock?
Number of pairs of ribs does the human body typically have
What is 12 pairs?
The largest organ inside the body
What is the liver?
Sudden blow to the chest causing the heart to stop beating effectively, often in young athletes, is known as
What is commotio cordis?
An athlete with chest pain, dizziness, and a family history of sudden death may have this condition
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
This can help prevent rib or abdominal injuries
What is by wearing proper protective equipment and strengthening core muscles?
DAILY DOUBLE
This cartilage connects the ribs to the sternum
What is costal cartilage?
Name the four quadrants of the abdomen
What are the right upper, left upper, right lower, and left lower quadrants?
Connective tissue disorder causes unusually long limbs and a high risk of heart complications
What is Marfan syndrome?
This symptom might indicate kidney injury after a blow to the back
What is blood in the urine (hematuria)?
The use of this can prevent nipple irritation
What is applying lubricant or ointment to reduce friction and wearing moisture-wicking, tight-fitting clothing?
Medical term for the breastbone
What is the sternum?
DAILY DOUBLE
This organ lies in the left upper quadrant and helps filter blood and fight infection
What is the spleen?
Condition where blood fills the space between the lung and chest wall
What is a hemothorax?
Pain in the lower right abdomen, nausea, and low-grade fever are common symptoms of this condition
What is appendicitis?
An athlete is struck in the chest by a baseball and collapses instantly with no heartbeat. This emergency procedure should begin immediately
What is CPR and AED use for suspected commotio cordis?