encases and protects brain tissue - ANSFunction of the cranium
Parietal, Temporal, Sphenoid, cribform plate, frontal, occipital, - ANSBones that fuse
together to form the cranium
foramen magnum - ANSThe primary opening through which pressure can be released,
located at the base of the skull, where the spinal cord passes through
controls all bodily functions and processes - ANSFunction of the brain
Mandible - ANSMedical name for lower jaw bone
Maxillae - ANSMedical name for fused bones of the upper jaw
zygomatic bones - ANSMedical name for cheekbones
Nasal bone - ANSProvides some of the structure of the nose
Meninges - ANSName of the three membranes that cover the brain
Dura mater - ANSThe outermost brain membrane and most resilient
Arachnoid - ANSCenter layer membrane of the brain
Pia mater - ANSThe thin most inner layer brain membrane
Cerebrum - ANSThe largest part of the brain, houses sensory functions, motor
functions, and higher intellectual functions such as intelligence and memory
, Cerebellum - ANSPart of the brain that controls primitive functions, coordination, and
balance
Brain stem - ANSPart of the brain that controls body functions such as
cardio-respiratory functions
In the ventricles of the brain - ANSWhere is cerebrospinal fluid produced?
Linear skull fractures - ANSSkull fractures that transverse the the full thickness of the
skull
Linear skull fracture - ANSType of fractures that account for 80% of skull fractures
Depressed skull fractures - ANSType of skull fracture in which fragments of the bone
are driven toward underlying tissue
Closed - ANSWhich type of depressed skull fracture increases the risk for intracranial
hematoma?
Basilar skull fracture - ANSFracture on the floor of the cranium
Basilar skull fracture - ANSWhat type of fracture should be suspected if casualty has
CSF draining from nostrils and ears, Periorbital ecchymosis (raccoon eyes), and
ecchymosis behind the ears (battle's sign)?
Nasal fracture - ANSType of fracture if the casualty has epistaxis, edema, ecchymosis,
nasal deformity, and crepitus?
Mandible fracture - ANSType of fracture in which the casualty complains of teeth "not
fitting together"
Mid-face fractures - ANSType of fracture in which the casualty presents asymmetrical or
flattened face
Evidence of head injury - ANSContraindication for nasopharyngeal airway?
Hyperventilation - ANSWhat should be avoided when managing breathing for casualties
with suspected head injuries?
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