Sports Medicine Final

An injury that results from a tear in the skin; also known as a cut.

A hydrocollator pack is used for superficial cooling.

Inflamation of the fibrous tissue that runs along the lateral side of the hip and knee

Inflammation of the bursa (a padded cavity around joint, decreases friction between 2 surfaces)

Thermal modalities include both cryotherapy and heating agents.

Hinge joints allow for ____________________ and ____________________.

Fracture that penetrates the skin

A ligament that connects the calcaneus to the fibula.

Flexing the foot so that the toes move toward the upper leg is called

Athletic Trainers typically work varying schedules that often exceed 40 hours per week.

Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder characterized by all of the following, except:

Towards the back of the body

Inflammation of the tendon (fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone).

MCL stands for

A calcification that forms within the muscle, resulting from an improperly managed contusion.

The large bony prominences located on either side of the ankle.

Term referring toward the midline

Arch sprains are caused by all of the following, except:

Fingers and Toes

An injury when several layers of skin are torn

process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth/ replace of tissues

Involuntary muscles found in the walls of hollow organs of the digestive system are called

The disorder ____________________ is the result consuming too many calories on a regular basis.

When the proximal end of a limb remains stationary and the distal end moves in a circle,

Disordered eating, osteoporosis, and amenorrhea are three things that make up the

The person on the sidelines that is responsible for deciding when a modality is warranted

The widest range of motion is provided by a _________________ joint

Which of the following is not a contributing factor to having a muscle cramp?

Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder characterized by all of the following, except:

The basic building block of proteins is...

Decrease the angles between two bones

The grinding noise heard or sensed as one bone rubs on another is called

What did you like best about this class?

The person on the sidelines that is responsible for deciding when a modality is warranted

Carbohydrates

Which of the following is not true of water?

While limbs are immobilized to allow broken bones to repair, hypertrophy is a concern .

Blisters should always be broken to relieve the pressure on nearby nerves.

Which of the following is NOT true of today’s athletic trainers?

Fiber is not digestible by humans.

Turf toe can occur after a forceful hyperextension of the big toe.

The first stage of reducing swelling and pain due to a strain is with RICE.

The “P” in PRICE stands for this.  This is treatment for many lower body injuries.

Ligament injury from a fall, sudden twist, or blow to the body that forces a joint out  of norm

A bone that is broken into at least three pieces is referred to as a ____ fracture.

The Heel Bone

Lateral collateral ligament sprain can occur with a blow to the medial side of the knee.

A ligament that connects the tibia to the fibula in front of the ankle.

The USDA food guide pyramid is now a plate with portions of each food group.

Moving the shoulders backwards   

Bone cells

The basic building block of proteins is...

The hamstrings are muscles that cause ____ at the knee joint.

Which of the following is not true of anabolic steroids?

also known as jumper’s knee

A bony growth on the calcaneus is called

Which of the following supplements has been used for weight loss?

Turning the palms upward

What are two things athletes should not consume during a pregame meal?

Adductor strains are common among sprinters.

The ultimate result of untreated anorexia nervosa and bulimia is heart failure.

Which of the following muscles is not part of the quadriceps?

The practice domains of athletic training include all of the following, except:

Which of the following is a symptom of a meniscus tear?

A break in a bone near an area of growth is called a(n) ______________________________.

Part of the skeletal muscle that is attached to the fixed part of the bone

An incomplete break in a bone in children is usually referred to as a ____ fracture.

tissue that extends from the anterior calcaneus to the metatarsals on the bottom of the foot.

Calcium, sodium, potassium, and iron are all examples of ____.

The advantage of ice massage over other cryotherapy treatments is the shorter treatment time.

Which of the following is not associated with a torn ACL?

Fracture of the fibula is easier to recognize than fracture of the tibia.

A condition that develops when swelling exists in one or more of the four parts of the leg

The basic building block of proteins is...

Wedges, aid in shock absorption of the knee, distributing its forces and improving stability.

Which of the following is not true of treatment with ice packs?

ACL stands for

Shin splints often occur early in the season when the athlete attempts doing too much too soon.

What are two things athletes should not consume during a pregame meal?

Heat should not be used as a treatment method until 48 to 72 hours after an injury.

Muscle decreases in size

A direct blow to the front of the thigh from a helmet or knee will likely result in a

Moving the body part towards the midline

The symptoms of patellar tendinitis are very similar to

A tendon in the back of the ankle and foot that attaches to the gastrocnemius/ soleus muscles.

Nearest to a reference point   

Anatomically BELOW

Medial tibial stress syndrome is also known as

Percent Daily Values are based a on _____ calorie diet.

Eating disorders are of greater prevalence in activities/ sports such as...

Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder characterized by all of the following, except: