15 Musculoskeletal System abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
AC
A
acromioclavicular
2
Q
ANA
A
antinuclear Ab - indicator of SLE
3
Q
CTS
A
carpal tunnel syndrome
4
Q
DTR
A
deep tendon reflex
5
Q
EMG
A
electromyography
6
Q
ESR
A
erythrocyte sedimentation rate - indicates inflammation
7
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
8
Q
OA
A
osteoarthritis
9
Q
RA
A
rheumatoid arthritis
10
Q
RF
A
rheumatoid factor
11
Q
SLE
A
systemic lupus erythematosus
12
Q
TKR
A
total knee replacement
13
Q
THR
A
total hip replacement
