Contrecoup Damage Is the Result Of

question 18

Multiple Choice

Contrecoup damage is the result of:

• A) closed-head injuries.
• B) open-head injuries.
• C) infections.
• D) aneurysms.

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Definitions:

Condylar Joint

A type of synovial joint that allows movement but is constrained to one axis; for example, the joint between the skull and the atlas (first cervical vertebra).

Hyperextension

An excessive extension of a limb or part of the body beyond its normal limit.

Circumduction

A movement at a synovial joint where the limb moves in a circle.

Shoulder

A complex structure involving bones, joints, muscles, and tendons, facilitating a wide range of arm movements.