Classifying Sports Injuries

Which of these terms is not used to classify sports injuries?

• History

• Cause

• Type

• Structure

Which of these is not an example of a direct injury?

• Fracture

• Shin Splints

• Concussion

• Contusion

Which of these is an example of an indirect injury?

• Strain

• Tendonitis

• Laceration

• Broken toe

A sprain is an injury to...

• A ligament, which is connective tissue that joins bone to bone.

• A ligament, which is connective tissue that joins bone to muscle.

• A tendon, which is connective tissue that joins bone to bone.

• A tendon, which is connective tissue that joins bone to muscle.

If a fractured bone breaks the skin, this is known as a ______ fracture.

• Greenstick

• Compound

• Simple

• Comminuted

A new injury is referred to as a...

• Primary injury

• Secondary injury

• Main Injury

If an injury builds up over time due to repetitive strain, it is known as...

• Acute Injury

• Obtuse Injury

• Repetitive Injury

• Chronic Injury

Which of these injuries would not be classed as a hard-tissue injury?

• Fractured arm

• Broken tooth

• Cracked skull

• Strained calf muscle