Athletic Training Terms

Aerobic

Using or needs oxygen

Fx

Fracture

Cerebrum

largest part of the brain

Anaerobic

No or without oxygen

ACL

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

PCL

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

MCL

Medial Collateral Ligament

LCL

Lateral Collateral Ligament

Largest organ of the body

Skin

BOC

Board of certification

LAT

Licensed athletic trainer

TDLR

Texas Department of Licensing and Registration

GHATS

Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society

TSATA

Texas State Athletic Training Association

NATA

National Athletic Training Association

SWATA

South West Athletic Trainers’ Association

Inversion Ankle Sprain

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

ATFL

Anterior talo-fibular ligament

PTFL

Posterior Talo-fibular ligament

CF ligament

Calcaneo-fibular ligament

Mallet Finger

Rupture of the distal extensor tendon of a phalange

Swan neck deformity

Hyperextension of the PIP joint and flexion of the DIP joint

Volkmanns Contracture

Involuntary spasming of the flexor muscle of the forearm

Spasm

Involuntary muscle contraction

Eversion Ankle Sprain

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

Supine

Laying on the back/spine

Prone

Laying on the front or stomach

Osgood-Schlatters Syndrome

Inflammation of the patellar tendon at the tibial tuberosity insertion

Chondromalacia

Roughening of the cartilage on the back side of patella

Compartment Syndrome

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

Terrible Triade

An injury to ACL, MCL, lateral meniscus

Hyperopia

Far sightedness

Hip Pointer

contusion of the iliac crest

ossification

formation of bone

Colles Fracture

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

DOMS

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Ligament

Connective tissue that connects bone to bone

Tendon

Connective tissue that connects muscle to bone

Hyperextension

extension beyond the normal range of motion

UCL

Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Cruciate

Cross

FOOSH

Fall On Out Stretched Hand

FWB

Full Weight Bearing

PWB

Partial Weight Bearing

NWB

Non- Weight Bearing

Bones that make up the jaw

Mandible and Maxilla

Tuning Fork

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

Anterior Slide test

shoulder special test to assess SLAP Tear

SLAP Tear

Superior Lateral Anterior Posterior Labral tear

Stapes

Smallest bone in the body, located in the inner ear

ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Condition of an enlarged heart muscle and blocks blood flow

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)

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

Clavicle

collarbone

3 types of muscle tissue

smooth, cardiac, skeletal

Blowout fracture

comminuted fracture of the vertebrae or eye (orbit)

Bennett’s Fracture

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

Mechanism of ACL injury

Cutting, plant and twist, hyperextension, contact

2 Bones in the forearm

Radius, Ulna

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

Heel spur

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

Sacrum

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

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

Brachial plexus (cervical neck stretch syndrome)

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

osteochondritis dissecans

A degeneration of the vertebrae and defect in the par articulars

spondylosis

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

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

Amenorrhea

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

Bursa

A fracture of the metacarpal neck of the 5th finger

Boxer’s fracture

a fracture that does not penetrate the superficial tissue

Closed fracture

a full circular movement at the shoulder joint

Circumduction

A hard blow to the thigh or other soft tissue

Contusion

A high ankle sprain is commonly known as…

Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain

A partial tear of the MCL is given what diagnosis

Grade 2 sprain

A partially torn Achilles tendon is what type of injury

Strain

A partial dislocation

Subluxation

Dislocation

when a joint “pops” out of place

A saddle joint is located where in the body

Thumb

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

Joint capsule

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

Second Impact Syndrome

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

Turf Toe

MTP

Metatarsal Phalange

MCP

Metacarpal Phalange

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

Gamekeeper’s Thumb

Sprain

a stretching or tearing of a ligament

Strain

a stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon

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

Labrum

A wound in which the flesh has been irregularly torn

Laceration

Abduction

coronal; move away from the midline of the body

Acclimitization

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

Acute

sudden onset

Adduction

Coronal; move towards the midline of the body

Air in the pleural cavity causing the lungs to collapse

Pneumothorax

Amnesia

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

An abnormal curve of the thoracic spine

Kyphosis

Chronic

an injury that a gradually gets worse

Analgesic

pain-killer

Superior

anatomical term for above another structure

Inferior

Anatomical term for below another structure

Anterior

in front of