Care of Athletes Chapters 1, 2, and 3

when an athlete fully understands that they may be injured by participation in a sport

when a person fails to provide even minimal care when needed

away from the attachment of a limb

a straightening movement around a joint to restore it to an atomical position

toward the midline of the body

away from the body's surface

legal wrong characterized by not acting as a reasonable person would act in a similar situation

a bending movement around a joint in a limb away from its straightened position

individual who purchases and maintains appropriate protective and supportive athletic equipment

tissues in the body that connect a muscle to a bone

pertaining to the front of the body

referring to the back of the body

the division that divides the body into top and bottom halves at the waistline

a layer that helps hold the skin to underlying bone and muscle tissue

electromagnetic waves used to make a picture to aid in diagnosing injuries to bones and joints.

the most superficial layer of skin

a person that makes sure each athlete is in shape to meet the demands of athletic competition.

the division that divides the body into left and right halves

tissues in the body that connect bone to bone.

a point or structure that is located lower than another

a close connection between the act of a certified AT and resulting injury to an athlete

a profession dedicated to maintaining and preventing athletics-related injuries and illnesses.

exercises and treatments to help the athlete return to normal function.

person who takes a  holistic approach to patient care by focusing on spinal misalignments

away from the midline of the body

having a responsibility to care for an injured person.

close to the body's surface

a standing posture with the arms at the sides and palms facing forward

getting the athlete back into physical shape for athletic participation.

a student who volunteers to observe a certified AT in order to learn more about the profession.

a series of behaviors and beliefs that articulate how professionals are to act

toward the attachment of the limb to the trunk

the care of the physically active who have suffered an athletics-related injury or illness.

the science of movement mechanics