Athletic Training BOC Prep Questions with Verified Answers
Angle of inclination - -The angle of depression Apophysis - -An outgrowth or projection on the
formed by the meeting of a line drawn through the side of a bone, usually where a tendon attaches.
shaft of the femur with a line passing through the
long axis of the femoral neck; normally about 125° in
the frontal plane. Apophysitis - -The inflammation of an
apophysis.
Angle of torsion - -In the transverse plane, the
relationship between the femoral head and the Arthrogram - -A diagnostic tool whereby a
femoral shaft, which normally is rotated 15°. radiopaque material is injected into a joint to facilitate
obtaining a radiograph.
Antihistamine drugs - -Dimenhydrinate
(Dramamine) Asthma - -A disease of the lungs characterized
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) by constriction of the bronchial muscles, increased
Allegra bronchial secretions, and mucosal swelling, all
Dimetapp leading to airway narrowing and inadequate airflow
Claritin during respiration.
Assumption of risk. - -the athletic trainer A-angle - -The angle between a vertical line
asserts that the injured athlete or other physically dividing the patella in half and a second line drawn
active patient was aware of the risks involved and from the tibial tubercle to the apex of the inferior pole
decided to proceed anyway, thereby absolving the of the patella. An angle of 35° or greater has been
institution and the athletic trainer from any liability for linked to increased patellofemoral pain.
damages.
Anaphylactic shock - -Anaphylactic shock is the
Antagonist muscles - -Muscles that oppose or result of a severe allergic reaction caused by foods,
reverse a particular movement. insect stings, or drugs or by inhaling dusts, pollens, or
other substances. Management of anaphylaxis, using
an EpiPen
Anterograde amnesia - -The loss of memory of
events following a head injury.
Ataxic (Biot's) breathing - -Characterized by
unpredictable irregularity, whereby breaths may be
Apnea - -The temporary cessation of shallow or deep and stop for short periods, indicating
breathing. respiratory depression and brain damage, typically at
the medullary level.
Apneustic breathing - -Characterized by
prolonged inspirations unrelieved by attempts to Aura - -A peculiar sensation that precedes an
exhale, which indicates trauma to the pons. epileptic attack.
Aponeurosis - -A flat, expanded, tendonlike Bankart lesion - -An avulsion or damage to the
sheath that attaches a muscle to another structure. anterior lip of the glenoid as the humerus slides
forward in an anterior dislocation.
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characteristic of a brachial plexus injury.
Benign pain - -Pain characterized as dull,
generalized, not lasting long after exertion, and not
associated with swelling, localized tenderness, or Bunions -Hallux Valgus Deformities - -a bunion
long-term soreness. is associated with a structural forefoot varus in which
the first ray tends to splay outward, putting pressure
on the first metatarsal head. Bunions are often
Bennett fracture - -A fracture-dislocation to the caused by shoes that are pointed, too narrow, or too
proximal end of the first metacarpal at the short.
carpometacarpal joint.
Cardiac tamponade - -An acute compression of
Bimalleolar fracture - -Fractures of both the the heart because of effusion of fluid or blood into the
medial and the lateral malleolus. pericardium from a rupture of the heart or penetrating
trauma.
Blowout fracture - -Fracture of the floor of the
eye orbit, without fracture to the rim; produced by a Carpal tunnel syndrome - -Compression of the
blow on the globe, with the force being transmitted median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel,
via the globe to the orbital floor. leading to pain and tingling in the hand.
Boutonniere deformity - -A rupture of the Carrying angle - -The angle between the
central slip of the extensor tendon at the middle humerus and ulna when the arm is in anatomical
phalanx, resulting in no active extensor mechanism position.
at the proximal interphalangeal joint.
crutch fitting - -1. placing the tip 6 inches from
Bowler's thumb - -A compression of the digital the outer margin of the shoe and 2 inches in front of
nerve on the medial aspect of the thumb, leading to the shoe.
paresthesia in the thumb. 2. underarm crutch brace is positioned 1 inch below
the anterior fold of the axilla.
3. the hand brace is adjusted so that it is even with
Boxer's fracture - -A fracture of the fifth the patient's hand when the elbow is flexed to 30-
metacarpal, resulting in a flexion deformity because degree angle.
of the rotation of the head of the metacarpal over the
neck.
cane fitting - -Measurement is taken from the
crease of the wrist to the floor while the patient is
Brachial plexus - -A complex web of spinal wearing street shoes.
nerves C5 to T1 that innervates the upper extremity.
Cardiogenic shock - -is the inability of the heart
Bucket-handle tear - -A longitudinal meniscal to pump enough blood to the body.
tear of the central segment that can displace into the
joint, leading to locking of the knee.
Cathode - -Negatively charged electrode in a
direct current system.
Burner - -Burning or stinging sensation
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involve the lower end of the radius. The mechanism
Cheyne-Stokes breathing - -Periods of deep of injury is usually a fall on the outstretched hand,
breathing alternating with periods of apnea. forcing the radius backward and upward
hyperextension.
Clonic - -A movement marked by repetitive
muscle contractions and relaxation in rapid Compartment syndrome - -A condition in which
succession. increased intramuscular pressure brought on by
activity impedes blood flow and function of tissues
within that compartment.
Claw Toe - -a flexion contracture develops at
the DIP joint, but there is also a hyperextension at
the metatarsophylangeal MP joint Contranutation - -The anterior rotation of the
ilium on the sacrum, indicating anterior torsion of the
joint, or the posterior rotation of the sacrum on the
comparative negligence - -Comparative ilium on one side; the limb on that side probably is
negligence determines the degree of fault an athletic medially rotated.
trainer and a patient have for causing an injury.
Contraindication - -A condition that will be
Close-packed position - -The joint position in adversely affected if a particular action is taken.
which contact between the articulation structures is
maximal. Ligaments under most stress. Minimal
room for movement. MOST STABLE. NO joint mobs Contrecoup injuries - -Injuries away from the
actual injury site because of rotational components
during acceleration. In head injury, contrecoup injury
Coach's finger - -A fixed flexion deformity of occurs on the side opposite the area that was hit.
the finger caused by dislocation at the proximal
interphalangeal joint.
Contusion - -A compression injury involving the
accumulation of blood and lymph within a muscle; a
Coccygodynia - -Prolonged or chronic pain in bruise.
the coccygeal region because of irritation of the
coccygeal nerve plexus.
Convection - -The transfer of energy between
two objects via a medium, such as air or water, as it
Cold urticaria - -A condition characterized by moves across the body, creating temperature
redness, itching, and large, blisterlike wheals on skin variations.
that is exposed to cold.
Conversion - -Involves the changing of another
Collateral ligaments - -The major ligaments energy form (e.g., sound, electricity, a chemical
that cross the medial and lateral aspects of a hinge agent) into heat.
joint to provide stability from valgus and varus forces.
Cosine law - -As the angle deviates from 90°,
Colles fracture - -A fracture involving a dorsally the energy varies with the cosine of the angle:
angulated and displaced and a radially angulated effective energy = energy X cosine of the angle of
and displaced fracture within 1.5 in of the wrist. incidence.
Angle of inclination - -The angle of depression Apophysis - -An outgrowth or projection on the
formed by the meeting of a line drawn through the side of a bone, usually where a tendon attaches.
shaft of the femur with a line passing through the
long axis of the femoral neck; normally about 125° in
the frontal plane. Apophysitis - -The inflammation of an
apophysis.
Angle of torsion - -In the transverse plane, the
relationship between the femoral head and the Arthrogram - -A diagnostic tool whereby a
femoral shaft, which normally is rotated 15°. radiopaque material is injected into a joint to facilitate
obtaining a radiograph.
Antihistamine drugs - -Dimenhydrinate
(Dramamine) Asthma - -A disease of the lungs characterized
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) by constriction of the bronchial muscles, increased
Allegra bronchial secretions, and mucosal swelling, all
Dimetapp leading to airway narrowing and inadequate airflow
Claritin during respiration.
Assumption of risk. - -the athletic trainer A-angle - -The angle between a vertical line
asserts that the injured athlete or other physically dividing the patella in half and a second line drawn
active patient was aware of the risks involved and from the tibial tubercle to the apex of the inferior pole
decided to proceed anyway, thereby absolving the of the patella. An angle of 35° or greater has been
institution and the athletic trainer from any liability for linked to increased patellofemoral pain.
damages.
Anaphylactic shock - -Anaphylactic shock is the
Antagonist muscles - -Muscles that oppose or result of a severe allergic reaction caused by foods,
reverse a particular movement. insect stings, or drugs or by inhaling dusts, pollens, or
other substances. Management of anaphylaxis, using
an EpiPen
Anterograde amnesia - -The loss of memory of
events following a head injury.
Ataxic (Biot's) breathing - -Characterized by
unpredictable irregularity, whereby breaths may be
Apnea - -The temporary cessation of shallow or deep and stop for short periods, indicating
breathing. respiratory depression and brain damage, typically at
the medullary level.
Apneustic breathing - -Characterized by
prolonged inspirations unrelieved by attempts to Aura - -A peculiar sensation that precedes an
exhale, which indicates trauma to the pons. epileptic attack.
Aponeurosis - -A flat, expanded, tendonlike Bankart lesion - -An avulsion or damage to the
sheath that attaches a muscle to another structure. anterior lip of the glenoid as the humerus slides
forward in an anterior dislocation.
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characteristic of a brachial plexus injury.
Benign pain - -Pain characterized as dull,
generalized, not lasting long after exertion, and not
associated with swelling, localized tenderness, or Bunions -Hallux Valgus Deformities - -a bunion
long-term soreness. is associated with a structural forefoot varus in which
the first ray tends to splay outward, putting pressure
on the first metatarsal head. Bunions are often
Bennett fracture - -A fracture-dislocation to the caused by shoes that are pointed, too narrow, or too
proximal end of the first metacarpal at the short.
carpometacarpal joint.
Cardiac tamponade - -An acute compression of
Bimalleolar fracture - -Fractures of both the the heart because of effusion of fluid or blood into the
medial and the lateral malleolus. pericardium from a rupture of the heart or penetrating
trauma.
Blowout fracture - -Fracture of the floor of the
eye orbit, without fracture to the rim; produced by a Carpal tunnel syndrome - -Compression of the
blow on the globe, with the force being transmitted median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel,
via the globe to the orbital floor. leading to pain and tingling in the hand.
Boutonniere deformity - -A rupture of the Carrying angle - -The angle between the
central slip of the extensor tendon at the middle humerus and ulna when the arm is in anatomical
phalanx, resulting in no active extensor mechanism position.
at the proximal interphalangeal joint.
crutch fitting - -1. placing the tip 6 inches from
Bowler's thumb - -A compression of the digital the outer margin of the shoe and 2 inches in front of
nerve on the medial aspect of the thumb, leading to the shoe.
paresthesia in the thumb. 2. underarm crutch brace is positioned 1 inch below
the anterior fold of the axilla.
3. the hand brace is adjusted so that it is even with
Boxer's fracture - -A fracture of the fifth the patient's hand when the elbow is flexed to 30-
metacarpal, resulting in a flexion deformity because degree angle.
of the rotation of the head of the metacarpal over the
neck.
cane fitting - -Measurement is taken from the
crease of the wrist to the floor while the patient is
Brachial plexus - -A complex web of spinal wearing street shoes.
nerves C5 to T1 that innervates the upper extremity.
Cardiogenic shock - -is the inability of the heart
Bucket-handle tear - -A longitudinal meniscal to pump enough blood to the body.
tear of the central segment that can displace into the
joint, leading to locking of the knee.
Cathode - -Negatively charged electrode in a
direct current system.
Burner - -Burning or stinging sensation
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involve the lower end of the radius. The mechanism
Cheyne-Stokes breathing - -Periods of deep of injury is usually a fall on the outstretched hand,
breathing alternating with periods of apnea. forcing the radius backward and upward
hyperextension.
Clonic - -A movement marked by repetitive
muscle contractions and relaxation in rapid Compartment syndrome - -A condition in which
succession. increased intramuscular pressure brought on by
activity impedes blood flow and function of tissues
within that compartment.
Claw Toe - -a flexion contracture develops at
the DIP joint, but there is also a hyperextension at
the metatarsophylangeal MP joint Contranutation - -The anterior rotation of the
ilium on the sacrum, indicating anterior torsion of the
joint, or the posterior rotation of the sacrum on the
comparative negligence - -Comparative ilium on one side; the limb on that side probably is
negligence determines the degree of fault an athletic medially rotated.
trainer and a patient have for causing an injury.
Contraindication - -A condition that will be
Close-packed position - -The joint position in adversely affected if a particular action is taken.
which contact between the articulation structures is
maximal. Ligaments under most stress. Minimal
room for movement. MOST STABLE. NO joint mobs Contrecoup injuries - -Injuries away from the
actual injury site because of rotational components
during acceleration. In head injury, contrecoup injury
Coach's finger - -A fixed flexion deformity of occurs on the side opposite the area that was hit.
the finger caused by dislocation at the proximal
interphalangeal joint.
Contusion - -A compression injury involving the
accumulation of blood and lymph within a muscle; a
Coccygodynia - -Prolonged or chronic pain in bruise.
the coccygeal region because of irritation of the
coccygeal nerve plexus.
Convection - -The transfer of energy between
two objects via a medium, such as air or water, as it
Cold urticaria - -A condition characterized by moves across the body, creating temperature
redness, itching, and large, blisterlike wheals on skin variations.
that is exposed to cold.
Conversion - -Involves the changing of another
Collateral ligaments - -The major ligaments energy form (e.g., sound, electricity, a chemical
that cross the medial and lateral aspects of a hinge agent) into heat.
joint to provide stability from valgus and varus forces.
Cosine law - -As the angle deviates from 90°,
Colles fracture - -A fracture involving a dorsally the energy varies with the cosine of the angle:
angulated and displaced and a radially angulated effective energy = energy X cosine of the angle of
and displaced fracture within 1.5 in of the wrist. incidence.
