Injury Vocabulary

Front

An injury involving a fracture of the arm.

Back

broke my/your/his/her arm

Front

An injury involving a twist or stretch of the ankle ligaments.

Back

sprained my/your/his/her ankle

Front

An injury caused by an insect, resulting in a sting or bite.

Back

got a bee sting/mosquito bite

Front

A general term for feeling unwell or ill.

Back

got sick

Front

A common viral infection causing sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose.

Back

caught a cold

Front

An accident involving being struck by a vehicle.

Back

got hit by a car

Front

An incident involving a collision or crash with a vehicle.

Back

was in a car accident

Front

An incident where someone loses balance and drops to the ground.

Back

fell down

Front

Losing footing, often on a wet or slippery surface.

Back

slipped

Front

Stumbling or losing balance due to an obstacle.

Back

tripped