ED-3220 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Sprain, Wound, Human Musculoskeletal System

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Bones that form a canal that protect the spinal cord. Have a supply of blood and nerves. Gradual, progressive weakening of bone: joints. Formed by ends of two or more bones that come together in one place. Injury to body part away from point of impact. One part of body is still while the rest of the body twists away: types. Closed fracture: leave skin unbroken, more common. Open fracture: skin over fracture site is broken. Displacement or separation of a bone from its normal position at a joint. Partial or complete tearing or stretching of ligaments and other tissues at a joint. Excessive stretching and tearing of muscle fibers or tendons. Can also be known as muscle pull or tear. Care for musculoskeletal injury: call 9-1-1 if: Deformity or moderate to severe swelling / discoloration. Bones sound or feel to be rubbing together. Cannot move part or its cold and numb. Injury involves head, neck, or spine: rest.

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