MUSCLEAttached to bones by strong tissues called tendonsBrain
directs the muscle to move through spinal cordtravel through the
nervescause muscle to contractpull at bonescausing motion at
jointInjuries to the brain, spinal cord, or nervesaffect muscle
controlparalysis
BONESChildren have more flexible bones than adultsOlder adults
have more brittle boneosteoporosis
JOINTSThe ends of two or more bones coming together at one place
form a jointLigaments hold the bones at a joint togetherAll joints
have a normal ROMforced beyond this rangeligaments stretch &
tear
TYPE OF INJURIES
TYPES:FRACTUREDISLOCATIONSPRAINSTRAIN
WHAT TO LOOK FORPainBruising & SwellingDeformityUnable to
use the affected part normallyBone fragment sticking out of a
wound
WHAT TO DO:R estI mmobilizeC OLDE levate
SPLINTING AN INJURYAnatomic splintSoft splintRigid splintThe
ground
HEAD, NECK, & SPINAL INJURYLife ThreateningCan cause
paralysis, speech, memory problems, or other disabling
conditions
Suspect, if the injured person:Was involved in a motor vehicle
crashWas injured as a result of a fallIs wearing a safety helmet
that is brokenComplains of neck & back painHas tingling or
weakness in the extremityIs not fully alert
What to do:Minimize movement of the persons head, neck, &
spineSupport the head & neck in the position found
