The state of being legally responsible for the harm one causes to another person
What is Liability
100
The middle longitudinal plane dividing the head and torso into right and left halves
What is Median plane
100
A structure that is closer to the head or higher than another structure of the body
What is Cranial (superior)
100
Occurs when the skin is scraped against a rough surface. The top layer of skin is worn away, exposing numerous blood capillaries.
What is an Abrasion
100
Joint motion that occurs as a result of muscle contraction, athlete moves themselves
What is AROM (Active Range of motion)
200
When an individual commits an act that is not their responsibility to perform. If you suspect a neck injury and remove the football helmet, you could be liable.
What is Malfeasance
200
A longitudinal plane dividing the head and torso into left and right parts (not halves). It is parallel to the median (not medial) plane.
What is Sagittal plane
200
Refers to a structure being more in back than another structure in the body
What is Posterior (Dorsal)
200
The consequence of a sudden compressive blunt force to the skin. The skin is not broken but soft tissue is traumatized
What is Contusion
200
Movement that is performed completely by the examiner, athlete relaxes
What is PROM (passive range of motion)
300
When an individual commits act that is their responsibility to perform but uses the wrong procedure, or does the right procedure in an improper manner.
What is Misfeasance
300
Longitudinal plane dividing the body (head, torso, limbs) or its parts into front and back halves or parts
What is Coronal (Frontal) plane
300
This term refers to a structure being closer to the median plane or root of the limb than another structure in the limb
What is Proximal
300
When the skin is torn away from the body
What is Avulsion
300
Black and blue skin discoloration caused by hemorrhage
What is Ecchymosis
400
When an individual fails to perform their legal duty of care. If you suspect, or should have suspected a neck injury and failed to use a rigid back board to stabilize the individual you could be liable.
What is Nonfeasance
400
Divides the body into upper and lover halves (cross sections). It is perpendicular to the longitudinal planes
What is Transverse plane
400
Refers to a structure being further away from the median plane or the root of the limb than another structure in the limb
What is Distal
400
Occurs when a tissue is directly penetrated by a pointed object
What is Puncture
400
Swelling as a result of the collection of fluid in connective tissue
What is Edema
500
Legal wrongs committed against the person or property of another
What is torts
500
Referring to the same side of the body
What is Ipsilateral
500
A structure being closer to the feet or lower part of the body than another structure in the body