backboard
Rim's mounting surface
A backboard is a flat vertical surface, typically rectangular, that supports and frames a basketball hoop.
Shots that bank off the backboard and into the basket use the glass or board strategically.
In medical contexts, a backboard is a rigid board used to immobilize and transport patients with suspected spinal injuries.
Circular outer boundary
- hoopRigid circular frame
- netFinal amount remaining
- dunkBriefly submerge in liquid
- reboundReturn after deflection
glass · swish · alley-oop · layup · slam-dunk · three-pointer · jumpshot · shot
Of the backbone
- immobilizationPreventing movement entirely
- stretcherPortable frame for casualties
- cervicalOf the neck
- collarNeck encirclement
trauma · paramedic · ambulance · stabilization · extrication · patient · transport · injury
rim
Circular outer boundary
rebound · glass · swish · alley-oop · layup · slam-dunk · three-pointer · jumpshot · shot · block
spinal
Of the backbone
- immobilizationPreventing movement entirely
- stretcherPortable frame for casualties
- cervicalOf the neck
collar · trauma · paramedic · ambulance · stabilization · extrication · patient · transport · injury · EMS
spine
Column of vertebrae
boards · paste · cloth · buckram · hinge · shoulder · lining · endpaper · millboard · casing
brace
Device providing structural stability
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
- frameSupporting outer structure
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
structure · anchor · panel · sturdy · rigid · attached · wall-mounted · bracket · platform · base
- basketball hoopshoop, rim, basket, net, goal
- court featurestennis court, basketball court, net, baseline, service line
- basketballbasketball, rebound, dunk, basketball camps, dribble
- Emergency MedicineEMT, emergency medicine, EMS, paramedic, paramedics
- lifeguardinglifeguard, lifeguard stand, rescue tube, rescue buoy, CPR
- recreation centersbasketball court, locker rooms, fitness center, weight room, swimming pool