Mechanical forces
a force that pulls or stretches tissue
What is tension?
the outer layer of skin consisting of dead cells
What is epidermis?
a freely movable joint
What is a synovial or diarthrosis joint?
injury caused by a sudden, traumatic blow to the body
What is a contusion?
the hip and shoulder are this type of joint
What are ball and socket?
the outside force acting on tissue
What is load?
a sharp, straight cut in the skin
What is incision?
connective tissue connecting bone to bone
What are ligaments?
a stretch, tear or rip in the muscle
What is a strain?
Where the ligaments are weakest
What is at the ends?
internal resistance to external force
What is stress?
ther type of wound most prone to infection
What is puncture?
this acts as a cushion for the ends of the bones in a joint
What is articular cartilage?
a painful, involuntary muscle contraction
What is a cramp or spasm?
Traumatic injury to joints or ligaments, usually due to twisting or stretching
What are sprains?
force that crushes tissue
What is compression
This layer is found under the dermis and helps insulate and cushion the body
What is subcutaneous fat or adipose tissue?
the greatest incidence of dislocations in sports occurs here
What are the fingers?
acute onset muscle soreness may be caused by a build up of these chemicals after prolonged exertion
What is lactic acid or potassium?
Connective tissue connecting muscles to bones
What are tendons?
force that moves across the parallel organization of tissue
What is shearing?
Wound formed due to high or prolonged friction
What is abrasion?
a dislocation that does not slip back into place
What is a luxation?
inflammation of muscle tissue
What is myositis?
Fluid filled sacks that cushion tendons and/or bones
What are bursa?