Sports Med Medical Terms 2

Med Terms 2 Vocab

Activities of Daily Living

Everyday actions, such as self-care, communiction and mobility skills

Ambulation

the ability to move about from place to place

Basic First Aid Kit

a first aid kit appropriate for most sport activities

Calorie

a unit of heat

Cardiovascular Endurance

ability of the heart, blood vessels, and lungs to preform effectively

Epilepsy

a group of nervous system disorders resulting in seizure activity or abnormal behavior

Ethics

morals; a set of principles or values that influence behavior

Hematoma

a blood-filled swollen area caused by bleeding under the tissues

Flexibilty

the ability to stretch a muscle through its full range to motion

Heat Cramps

Mucle spasms resulting from dehydration

Insulin Shock

Shock caused by an overdose or insulin

Ice-Pack

Ice placed in a plastic bag applied to an injury to decrease pain and inflammation

Hernia

an organ or part of an organ through a wall of a cavity

Ingury Report

a legal document containing information about the nature and treatment of injuries

Intensity

the degree of effort required to complete a physical activity