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Tissue Injuries Pt 1
Injuries To The Tissues - Part 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abrasion | An open wound, road burn, or rug burn in which the outer layer of skin has been scraped off. |
| Anaphylactic Shock | A severe, sometimes fatal allergic reaction that causes a sharp drop in blood pressure and breathing difficulties. |
| Anatomy | The study of the structure of the body (how the body is put together). |
| Articulation | A joint; the point at which two or more bones meet. |
| Avulsion | A painful soft tissue injury in which a flap of tissue is torn loose or pulled off completely. |
| Blister | A bubble-like collection of fluid beneath or within the epidermis of the skin. |
| Bursitis | Inflammation of a bursa. |
| Callus | A thickened, usually painless area of skin caused by friction or pressure. |
| Cardiac Muscle | The muscle of the heart, adapted to continued rhythmic contraction. |
| Cell | The basic unit of life. |