Athletic Medicine- Vocabulary quiz #6

C and D words

Clavicle

Collar bone

Concussion

Injury to the head due to blow or fall resulting in temporary disruption of brain function.

Contracture

A condition in which the muscle or tissue shortens, due to tonic spasm, leading to a decrease in joint mobility, muscular balance.

Contraindicate

To advise against a particular treatment or procedure due to potential harm.

Contralateral

On opposite sides.

Contrast Bath

Alternation of hot and cold water therapy for an injury.

Contusion

Results from a blow that causes tissue damage and internal bleeding; bruise.

Convulsion

A violent spasm or series of jerking’s; seziure.

Crepitus

A crackling or grating sound.

Cryokinetics

Treatment by use of cold.

Cutaneous

Skin

Cyanosis

Bluish tint to the skin due to decrease in oxygen

Deltoid

Triangular; refers to deltoid muscle.

Dilation

Stretching or enlarging of a structure.