Head/ Brain
Do you have to be knocked unconscious for it to be considered a concussion?
no, you can have a concussion without losing consciousness
Are your bones living?
yes
Where is cardiac muscle found?
the heart
Point to your femur
bone between the hip and knee
What is the full proof way to know if something is broken? What type of imaging?
xray
How do you stop a cut on the forehead that is bleeding a lot?
apply pressure (remember to put on gloves if you have them available)
How many bones do adults have
206
How many types of muscle do we have?
3
cardiac, skeletal, smooth
Which organs are protected by your ribs?
heart and lungs
How do you help someone that has a cramp?
Help them flex the antagonist muscle, the opposite muscle that's not cramping
for example, if the calf is cramping have them point their toes upward toward their face to flex the shin
Please complete the phrase related to concussions and returning to play.. "when in doubt ____ them out"
"sit"
meaning if you suspect someone has a concussion don't let them continue playing until they have been properly cleared/ evaluated
Name one of the minerals stored in your bones
calcium, phosphorus
Name one pair of antagonistic (or pair) muscles
answers will vary:
- quad and hamstrings
- biceps and triceps
- calf and shin
When standing on your toes what muscle is contracted?
calf (gastrocnemius) muscle
What allows your muscles to recover and gain back oxygen?
rest, it can even be a quick rest in between sets
Which part of the brain helps regulate heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature?
brain stem
Name two types of bones
long, short, irregular, flat
Is skeletal muscle voluntary or involuntary?
voluntary
Name two symptoms of a potential fracture
Answers will vary
swelling, bruising, pain, deformity, tenderness, discoloration
How do you put on a splint?
use something stiff to support (splint, magazine, cardboard) and put a bandage above and below the break
Can you name two of the danger signs of head injury?
uneven pupils, pupils that aren't reactive, vomiting, extreme drowsiness, extreme and worsening headache, loss of balance, seizures
Name 3 functions of the skeletal system
movement, protection, storage of minerals, blood cell production, support
Name one place you have smooth muscle
stomach, blood vessels, intestines, uterus
What is the importance of weight bearing exercise?
answers can vary, but something like this..
it signals the body to create new bone, building better bone density that can help prevent injury/ fractures, longevity in bone health
What is it called when a fracture breaks through the skin?
open fracture