Skeletal Anatomy
the lower jaw bone, moveable, attached to the temporal bone.
What is the mandible?
What are cranial nerves?
transient neural impairment
What is a concussion?
blood collection/clot between the skull and dura mater.
What is an epidural hematoma?
area of the brain responsible for interpreting vision
What is the occipital lobe?
the number of cervical vertebra in the human body
What is 7?
muscle that causes neck flexion and rotation,
What is the sternocleidomastoid?
lateral curvature of the spine
What is scoliosis?
excessive extension of the lumbar spine
What is lordosis?
area of the brain responsible for interpreting sounds and storing long term memory.
What is the temporal lobe?
the cheek bones in the face.
What are zygomatic processes?
muscle that causes neck extension, shoulder elevation, and scapular retraction.
What is the trapezius?
long lasting (from days to weeks) headache, dizziness, photophobia, tinnitus, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, emotional
What is post-concussion syndrome?
immobilization required and physician referral, characterized by bony prominence pain, numbness and tingling.
What is a cervical spine fracture?
area of the brain responsible for interpreting senses, such as touch, pain, and temperature.
What is the parietal lobe?
12 vertebra with costal/rib attachments.
What are the thoracic?
provides nourishment and protection to the central nervous system.
What is cerebrospinal fluid?
bleeding between the dura mater and the brain.
What is a subdural hematoma?
This is characterized by blood flowing from the nose.
What is epistaxis?
area of the brain responsible for higher levels of thinking, emotional control, interpreting smell, problem solving, and judgment
What is the frontal lobe?
the C2 vertebra
the most superficial layer of meninges.
brain swelling due to a hit - mild or severe, medical emergency, most likely results in death
What is second impact syndrome?
this injury is caused by neck rotation with shoulder depression (also known as a stinger).
What is a brachial plexus injury?
area of the brain responsible for coordinated movements and balance.
What is the cerebellum?