Test 1 ( take home )
Thoracic & Abdomen
This region is where most of the internal organs of the body reside.
Organs of Region
- Hollow Organs of Region – define what each organ does in the body.
- Stomach
- Intestines
- Urinary Bladder
- Tubes and Vessels
- Lungs
Organs of Region
- Solid Organs of Region – define what each organ does in the body.
- Liver
- Kidney
- Spleen
- Gall Bladder
Organs of Region
- Mixed Organs of Region – define what each organ does in the body.
- Heart
- Male Reproductive Organs
- Female Reproductive Organs
Injuries to Organs
- Which type of organ – HOLLOW or SOLID is more prone to injury?
- Solid or Hollow Organ Filled with material.
Injuries to the Region
- Contusions
- Muscle Strains
- Hernia – protrusion of viscera through the abdominal wall
- Acquired
- Congenital
Injuries to the Region
- Stitch in the Side
- Constipation
- Intestinal gas
- Overeating
- Distended spleen
- Faulty breathing
- Out of shape
Injuries to the Region
- Ruptured Spleen
- Fall or direct blow to the area
- Infectious mono
- Signs of ruptured spleen
- History of severe blow
- Signs of shock : abdominal rigidity; nausea, vomiting
- Kehr’s Sign
Injuries to the Region
- Liver Contusion – rare
- Kidney Contusion – frequent
- Blood in Urine
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Urinary Bladder Infections
- Scrotal Contusions
- Indigestion
Injuries or Illnesses
- Asthma
- Influenza
- Bronchitis
- Hyperventilation
- Rupture of Pectoralis Muscle
Unusual Injuries to Area
- Myocardial Infarction – abnormal rhythm
- Cardiac Contusion – bruising to the heart
- Pneumothorax – air outside lung space
- Hemothorax – blood in lung space
- Pulmonary Contusion – bruise to lung
- Rib Fractures and Separations
One More Illness
- Shingles – adult chicken pox
- Brought on by stress
- Reduced immune system
- Neurological disorder
- Follows a dermatome
- Extremely Painful