(see Figure 15.6) In this illustration of a closed head injury, the area indicated by the #2 is known as a(n)

A) embolism.
B) thrombosis.
C) coup.
D) countercoup.

Question

(see Figure 15.6) In this illustration of a closed head injury, the area indicated by the #2 is known as a(n)

A) embolism. 
B) thrombosis. 
C) coup. 
D) countercoup.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The area indicated by #2 is known as a countercoup injury, which occurs on the opposite side of the initial impact. This is often caused by the force of the brain moving within the skull after impact. A thrombosis is a blood clot, and an embolism is a blockage caused by a blood clot or other material in the bloodstream. Coup refers to an injury at the site of impact.

(See Figure 15