List Five Different Types of Trauma and Give an Example

question 13

Essay

List five different types of trauma and give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Abdominal Aorta

The main artery that runs down the abdomen, supplying oxygenated blood to the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.

Ascending Aorta

The ascending aorta is the initial section of the aorta, arising from the left ventricle of the heart and carrying oxygenated blood to the body.

Thoracic Aorta

The section of the aorta that passes through the thorax, supplying blood to the chest wall and thoracic organs.

Cardiac Muscle Fibers

Cardiac muscle fibers are specialized muscle cells in the heart that contract rhythmically to pump blood throughout the body; they are striated and interconnected, facilitating coordinated heart contractions.