Child Passenger Safety Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Child Passenger Safety article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAir bag: The airbag is a vehicle safety device. It is restraining device designed to infla... See the entire definition of Air bagAmerican Academy of Pediatrics: AAP. Its member pediatricians "dedicate their efforts and ... See the entire definition of American Academy of PediatricsArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Backbone: The spine. A flexible row of bones stretching from the base of the skull to the... See the entire definition of BackboneConsultant: An individual to whom one refers for expert advice or services. The use of con... See the entire definition of ConsultantEvolution: The continuing process of change. Incidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceInfant: A young baby, from birth to 12 months of age. Injury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverMotor: Something that produces or refers to motion. For example, a motor neuron is a nerve... See the entire definition of MotorMPH: Master of public health, a degree designating successful training in analyzing past, ... See the entire definition of MPHNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckPediatrics: The field of medicine that is concerned with the health of infants, children, ... See the entire definition of Pediatrics
Pelvis: The lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones. Structures in the fe... See the entire definition of PelvisPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacySeat belt: A belt used to hold an individual in their seat. Shoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderSpinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordSpleen: An organ that is located in the upper-left part of the abdomen, not far from the s... See the entire definition of SpleenSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of Surgery
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