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Ch 29 Head Spine
EMT Head Spine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The two nervous systems of the body | CNS: Central Nervous System - The Brain and Spinal cord PNS: Peripheral Nervous System - The nerves that branch out to sense various parts of the body |
| The CNS is protected by? | Bony structures like the skull and spinal column |
| The CNS is covered by? | Three layers of tissue called meninges Dura mater Arachnoid Pia mater |
| A heady injury is a traumatic injury to the head that may affect? | Soft tissue, bone structures or the brain |
| A TBI (traumatic brain injury) is? | A severe head injury Can be a life threat or leave the patient with life-altering injuries |
| The cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine can be injured through? | Compression from a fall, unnatural motions (like overextension), pulling forces from hanging, or a combination |