Chapter 14: Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries

This flashcard set contains words pertaining to bone, joint, and muscle injuries, and fractures.

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Closed Fracture

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Closed Fracture	A fracture in which there is no wound in the overlying skin
Cramp	A painful spasm of a muscle
Crepitus	A grating sound heard and the sensation felt when the fractured ends of a bone rub together
Fracture	A break or rupture in a bone
Open Fracture	A fracture exposed to the exterior; and open wound lies over the fracture
Sprain	A trauma to a joint that injures the ligaments