Physical injury

Physical Injury

A Physical Injury (pronunciation: /ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈɪndʒəri/) is a type of damage that occurs to the body caused by an external force. This can include accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and other causes.

Etymology

The term "Physical Injury" is derived from the Latin words 'physica' meaning 'natural' and 'injuria' meaning 'wrongful action'.

Types of Physical Injuries

Physical injuries can be broadly classified into two types:

1. Blunt Force Injuries: These are injuries caused by an object or force striking the body, often causing contusions or bruises.
2. Penetrating Injuries: These are injuries where an object pierces the skin and enters a tissue of the body, creating an open wound.

Related Terms

• Trauma: A type of damage to the body.
• Wound: A type of injury which happens relatively quickly in which skin is torn, cut, or punctured.
• Fracture: The breaking of a bone.
• Sprain: A type of injury to a ligament caused by stretching or tearing.
• Strain: An injury to a muscle or tendon in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching.

See Also

• First Aid
• Emergency Medicine
• Physical Therapy

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