Anatomy
How many ribs do we have?
12
How many quadrants is our stomach divided into?
4
What are 5 possible S&S of a rib fracture?
Painful respiration, swelling, discoloration, deformity, pain with compression or trouble breathing
What is the MOI for a spleen injury?
Blunt trauma or disease
What is the compression to breath ratio in CPR?
30:2
How many thoracic veterbrae do we have?
12
Why do we divide the abdomen region into quadrants?
To better organize and understand the internal organs, helps us in recognizing potential injuries in understanding their location
Why are pre-participation physicals important in preventing injuries
They help identify any pre existing conditions that may lead to more serious ones with physical activity
What is the purpose of the bladder
Reservoir for urine produce by kidneys
What does EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan
How many layers of abdominal muscles do we have?
4
What quadrants are the R and L kidneys located in?
R kidney=RUQ
L kidney=LUQ
What is Hemothroax?
Blood collects in the pleural cavity (space between lungs and chest wall) due to a fractured rib that penetrated the lung wall
What is the purpose of the liver
Detox of alcohol, drugs or waste in the body
Describe a strain vs a sprain
Strain= to a muscle or tendon
Sprain= to a ligament
Heart and lungs
What quadrant in the appendix located in?
RLQ
What is Commotio Cordis?
A rare, lethal disruption of the heart rhythm as a result of abrupt, blunt, non penetrating trauma to the chest/heart area
How many kidneys do you have?
2
What three bones make up the shoulder joint?
Humerus, scapula and clavicle
What is the most important layer of abdominal muscles and why?
transverse abdominis because it provides stability and protection, its the deepest layer.
What quadrant is the spleen located in?
LUQ
What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
When the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick which makes it hard for the heart to pump blood efficiently
What is the importance of cerebral spinal fluid around the brain?
It creates buoyancy for the brain to "float" and be weightless while being protected and cushioned