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What could a lump on the right side at the base of your skull be I did not hit my head or sustain a head injury?
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What are the diseases or disorders that can effect the skull?
This is actually a hard question Unless you red blood cells do not develop right you will not be able to develop your skull if you have some type of injury. A skull fraction will be an example.
What protects your brain from injury?
your skull
What protect the bones from injury?
skull
What causes pain when tapping right side of skull?
There are various things which could cause pain when tapping on the right side of the skull. If you are concerned consult a doctor.
Can the direct impact of an elbow in the head cause a skull fracture?
With sufficient force, yes. Depending on the dynamics of the situation, it is also probable the the elbow involved would also sustain significant injury, though this is not necessarily the case.
What will happen if you got a cuncussion?
A concussion can be defined as a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. Some people pass out or forget what happened right before the injury.
Why is the skull hard and made of bones?
To protect the brain from injury.
What is coup contra coup head injury?
A coup injury is the result of a sudden, violent stop that causes the brain to accelerate forward and hit the side of the skull. A contracoup injury, on the other hand, occurs when the brain accelerates forward, hits the side of the skull, and then bounces off the other side of the skull. In both cases, the brain is damaged as it rubs against the inner ridges of the skull.
When will traumatic brain injury occur?
It occurs when the skull is subjected to some type of impact causing injury to the skull and brain. A good example is a car crash where the person drives their head into the windshield.
What is a penetrating head injury?
In a penetrating head injury, an object such as a bullet fractures the skull and enters brain tissue.
What part of the skeleton protects the brain from injury?
The Skull Dumb-Dumb
What part protect the brain?
The skull helps to protect the brain from injury.
