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30 Cards in this Set
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R in RICE
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rest- if you continue use of the injured body part in may worsen
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I in RICE
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Ice- you should apply ice to prevent swelling- it causes the blood vessels to contract/shrink so less blood flows
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C in RICE
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compression- means you should apply pressure to the injured body part
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E in RICE
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elevate- elevate the injured body part
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RICE
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a form of first aid that works on most injuries- it should be started ASAP
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bruise
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a discoloration caused by bleeding under the skin- apply ice with slight pressure
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cramp
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happens whenever a muscle contracts and doesn't relax immediately - rest
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dislocation
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a joint that has seperated. swelling and discoloration may occur. its caused by stress at the joint- treat with ice and medical help
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triceps
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located on the humerus on the back of your arm- help to straighten and extend your arm
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gluteus maximus
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largest muscle in the body that helps you to lift your femur to the rear
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quadriceps
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on the front of your leg- a group of four muscles that help straighten your leg
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hamstring
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a group of muscles on the back of your femur- help to bend your leg at the knee
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gastrocnemius
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large muscle group on the back of your lower leg-helps to point your toes by pulling on your heel
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tissue
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a group of similar cells that have a similar function- skin, muscle, bone, blood, etc
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skeletal muscles
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attach to bones- when they contract, they pull on bone
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tendons
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extremely tough fibers that attach muscles to bones
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salmonella
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bacteria that live in raw foods- causes food poisoning
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muscles
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a group of specified cells that from tissue that is able to contract to produce movement
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cardiac muscle
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makes up the heart- capable of continuous contraction and relaxation
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muscle contraction
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occurs when the cells that make up a muscle shorten, resulting in movement
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fracture
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a broken bone in which the pain can be slight or very painful- immobilize it and get medical help
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sprain
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when the ligaments that hold bone together tear. mildly or extremely painful, caused by sideways pressure- RICE
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strain
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happens when muscle fibers tear- they could become tender, stiff and swell- treat with RICE
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smooth muscles
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muscles that do not attach to bone- you do not have voluntary control over them- stomach, intestines, etc
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aerobic exercise
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an exercise that causes the heart and muscles to work at a steady pace so that muscle cells never run out of oxegyn
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endurance
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is how long a muscle can work before it tires- when muscles work- they run out of oxygen which causes pain and fatigue.
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strength
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the amount of work a muscle can do in a single try- working your muscles increases blood flow and will help them grow
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flexibility
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the amount of movement in any direction around a joint- will improve if you stretch regularly
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muscular system
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includes tendons, blood vessels, and muscles that work with the skeletal system to help us move
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biceps
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located on the front of your arm on the humerus- help to flex and bend your arm
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