Sports Medicine Medical Terminology

Front

What is an acute injury?

Back

A new injury.

Front

What does SUPERIOR mean?

Back

Toward the top.

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What does ATC stand for?

Back

Certified Athletic Trainer.

Front

What is the difference between Distal and Proximal?

Back

Distal means away from the point of attachment and Proximal means toward the point of attachment.

Front

What connects muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon.

Front

What is a chronic injury?

Back

An injury that develops over time.

Front

What does INFERIOR mean?

Back

Toward the bottom.

Front

What is the role of a ligament?

Back

To connect bone to bone.

Front

What does the term 'anterior' refer to?

Back

Toward the front of the body.

Front

What does the term 'posterior' refer to?

Back

Toward the back of the body.