Athletic Training Terms

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Aerobic

Using or needs oxygen

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Fx

Fracture

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Cerebrum

largest part of the brain

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Anaerobic

No or without oxygen

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ACL

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

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PCL

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

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MCL

Medial Collateral Ligament

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LCL

Lateral Collateral Ligament

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Largest organ of the body

Skin

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BOC

Board of certification

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LAT

Licensed athletic trainer

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TDLR

Texas Department of Licensing and Registration

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GHATS

Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society

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TSATA

Texas State Athletic Training Association

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NATA

National Athletic Training Association

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SWATA

South West Athletic Trainers’ Association

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Inversion Ankle Sprain

When the foot turns in (inverted) and affects the lateral ankle ligaments

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ATFL

Anterior talo-fibular ligament

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PTFL

Posterior Talo-fibular ligament

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CF ligament

Calcaneo-fibular ligament

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Mallet Finger

Rupture of the distal extensor tendon of a phalange

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Swan neck deformity

Hyperextension of the PIP joint and flexion of the DIP joint

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Volkmanns Contracture

Involuntary spasming of the flexor muscle of the forearm

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Spasm

Involuntary muscle contraction

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Eversion Ankle Sprain

When the foot goes outward (everted) and affects the medial ankle ligaments

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Supine

Laying on the back/spine

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Prone

Laying on the front or stomach

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Osgood-Schlatters Syndrome

Inflammation of the patellar tendon at the tibial tuberosity insertion

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Chondromalacia

Roughening of the cartilage on the back side of patella

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Compartment Syndrome

Acute swelling of the lower leg/thigh that can result in hypoxia and possible nerve damage

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Terrible Triade

An injury to ACL, MCL, lateral meniscus

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Hyperopia

Far sightedness

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Hip Pointer

contusion of the iliac crest

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ossification

formation of bone

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Colles Fracture

fracture of the distal radius in which the distal radius is pushed upwards

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DOMS

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

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Ligament

Connective tissue that connects bone to bone

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Tendon

Connective tissue that connects muscle to bone

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Hyperextension

extension beyond the normal range of motion

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UCL

Ulnar Collateral Ligament

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Cruciate

Cross

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FOOSH

Fall On Out Stretched Hand

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FWB

Full Weight Bearing

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PWB

Partial Weight Bearing

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NWB

Non- Weight Bearing

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Bones that make up the jaw

Mandible and Maxilla

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Tuning Fork

a tool that vibrates and can assess hearing and possibility of a fracture

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Anterior Slide test

shoulder special test to assess SLAP Tear

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SLAP Tear

Superior Lateral Anterior Posterior Labral tear

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Stapes

Smallest bone in the body, located in the inner ear

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ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Condition of an enlarged heart muscle and blocks blood flow

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)

compression of the blood vessels or nerves between clavicle and first rib

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Clavicle

collarbone

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3 types of muscle tissue

smooth, cardiac, skeletal

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Blowout fracture

comminuted fracture of the vertebrae or eye (orbit)

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Bennett’s Fracture

fracture and dislocation of the base of the 1st metacarpal (thumb)

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Mechanism of ACL injury

Cutting, plant and twist, hyperextension, contact

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2 Bones in the forearm

Radius, Ulna

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A bony growth on the calcaneus that causes painful inflammation of the accompanying soft tissue and is aggravated by exercise is…

Heel spur

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A broad, thick bone that fixates the spinal column to the pelvis

Sacrum

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A common condition in which the skin is scraped against a rough surface. The epidermis and dermis is worn away exposing numerous blood capillaries

Abrasion

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A common name for this injury is a “burner” or “stinger” what is the medical name?

Brachial plexus (cervical neck stretch syndrome)

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A condition which involves inflammation of cartilage with subsequent fracturing of the tissue is known as…

osteochondritis dissecans

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A degeneration of the vertebrae and defect in the par articulars

spondylosis

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A descriptive term for an ear condition caused by bleeding (hematoma) that looks like the surface of a cauliflower. It occurs in wrestlers and boxers due to continued trauma to the lateral surface of the ear

Cauliflower ear

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A disorder where the female’s menstrual cycle stops is called…

Amenorrhea

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A fluid filled sac or sac like cavity that allow a muscle or tendon to slide over a bone eliminating friction

Bursa

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A fracture of the metacarpal neck of the 5th finger

Boxer’s fracture

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a fracture that does not penetrate the superficial tissue

Closed fracture

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a full circular movement at the shoulder joint

Circumduction

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A hard blow to the thigh or other soft tissue

Contusion

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A high ankle sprain is commonly known as…

Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain

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A partial tear of the MCL is given what diagnosis

Grade 2 sprain

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A partially torn Achilles tendon is what type of injury

Strain

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A partial dislocation

Subluxation

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Dislocation

when a joint “pops” out of place

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A saddle joint is located where in the body

Thumb

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A sac enclosing a joint, formed by an outer fibrous membrane and inner synovial membrane

Joint capsule

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A second concussion before the first has healed is called what…

Second Impact Syndrome

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A sprain of the first MTP joint caused by hyperextension is called…

Turf Toe

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MTP

Metatarsal Phalange

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MCP

Metacarpal Phalange

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A sprain to the UCL of the thumb is known as…

Gamekeeper’s Thumb

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Sprain

a stretching or tearing of a ligament

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Strain

a stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon

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A thick ring of fibrocartilage that lines the outer rim of the acetabulum and deeps the articular area

Labrum

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A wound in which the flesh has been irregularly torn

Laceration

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Abduction

coronal; move away from the midline of the body

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Acclimitization

process of the body physiologically adapting to an unfamiliar environment such as altitude or temperature

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Acute

sudden onset

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Adduction

Coronal; move towards the midline of the body

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Air in the pleural cavity causing the lungs to collapse

Pneumothorax

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Amnesia

lack or loss of memory due to trauma, shock fatigue, or illness

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An abnormal curve of the thoracic spine

Kyphosis

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Chronic

an injury that a gradually gets worse

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Analgesic

pain-killer

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Superior

anatomical term for above another structure

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Inferior

Anatomical term for below another structure

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Anterior

in front of

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