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CONTUSION: A bruise.
CREATINE PHOSPHATE: A high energy phosphate molecule that is stored in cells and can be used to re-synthesize ATP immediately.

 


Contusion - Bruise caused by a blow to the muscle, tendon, or ligament. Blood pools around the injury and discolors the skin. Word comes from Latin and the same source also gave us "concussion".

Head injuries include concussions, contusions, fractures, and hematomas. A concussion is a violent jarring or shock to the head that causes a temporary jolt to the brain.

Acute Traumas - Open wounds, recent bruising, muscle tears, sprained ligaments, contusions, chilblains, burns
Tumours - Where there is swelling, which is inconsistent with recent bruising ...

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
First aid for strains, sprains, contusions, dislocations, or uncomplicated fractures
Rest
Stop using injured part ...

Hip injuries are caused by impacts, twists, and muscular contractions or by a simple fall. Normal hip injuries may be fractures, dislocations contusions, ligament sprains, muscular or tendon strains or avulsion fractures. The following are a few kind.

See also: Injury, Health, Strength, Tendon, Ligament