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10 Cards in this Set
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Deformities |
Abnormal shapes or sizes of a body part |
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Contusions |
Bruises (soft tissue damage) |
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Abrasions |
Rubbing down of the superficial layers of skin |
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Punctures/Penetrations |
Small holes in the skin, caused by a sharp object |
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Burns |
Occur when the skin is damaged by thermal, chemical, or electrical contact |
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Lacerations |
Jagged open wounds, these can be caused by a sharp object such as a knife |
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Swelling |
Enlargement of soft tissue caused by accumulation of blood |
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Tenderness |
Pain in an injured part of the body |
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Instability |
When a bone is disconnected from adjoining bones |
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Crepitus |
Grinding and/or popping of bones under the skin |