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acrominclavicular joint (A/C)
bony projections of the scalpula and clavicle meet, top of the shoulder
artivular cartilage
pearly layer of cartilage covering the ends of bones
calcaneus
heel bone
closed fracture
fracture where skin is not broken
clavicle
collar bone
crepitus
grating or grinding sensation or sound caused by fractured bones rubbing together.
compartment syndrome
elevation of pressure within a closed fascial compartment, extreme pain frequent below the knee, elbow or children
dislocation
bone ends being displaced
eccuyhmosis
bruising
glenoid process
part of the scapula that joins with the humeral head to form the glenohumeral joint.
hematuria
blood in the urine
ligament
band of fibrous tissue that connects joints
nondisplaced fracture
simple crack in the bone with no displacement
open fracture
any break in a bone and where skin has been damaged
point tenderness
tenderness sharply localized at site of injury, gently palpating.
position of function
hand position where the wrist is slightly dorsiflexed and all joints are moderately flexed.
pubic symphysis
firm cartilaginous joint bt the two pubic bones
reduce
return a dislocated joint or fractured bone to normal position
retroperitoneal space
space bt abdominal cavity and posterior abdominal wall.
sciatic nerve
major nerve to the lower extremity: controls sensation in foot
skeletal muscle
striated muscles that ae attached to bones and usually cross at least one joint
sling
bandage or material heling to support the weight of an extremity
splint
flexible or rigid appliance to protect and maintain position of extremity
sprain
damage to supporting liagaments and partial temporary dislocation of bone ends
strain
stretching or tearing of a muscle
swathe
bandage that passes around chest to secure an injured arm to the chest
tendon
ropelike cord of fibrous tissue that attaches a skeletal muscle ot a bone
traction
longitudinal force applied to a structure
zone of injury
area of potentially damaged soft tissue
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43420
Card Set
EMt
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Emt
Updated
2010-10-19T19:14:38Z
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