Spinal Cord Injuries

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Match the items on the left to the items on the right.

Force applied to top of cranium downward resulting in vertical compression
Sudden acceleration-deceleration causing a reduction in the diameter of the spinal cord
Temporary disruption of cord-mediated functions
Pressure on the cord causing ischemia to tissues
Bleeding into the neural tissue with little loss of major function
Tearing of the neural tissue of the cord
Sudden or excessive force that propels the neck forward or laterally
Partial severing of the cord where some tracts remain intact
Bruising of the neural tissue causing swelling and temporary loss of function
Rupture of support ligaments and fractures in the cervical area through shearing force to acceleration forces

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