4.6 Abbreviations of the Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
C1–C7
A
cervical (of the neck) vertebrae
2
Q
T1–T12
A
thoracic (of the chest) vertebrae
3
Q
L1–L5
A
lumbar (of the lower back) vertebrae
4
Q
S1–S5
A
sacral vertebrae
5
Q
NSAID
A
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
6
Q
OA
A
osteoarthritis
7
Q
ORIF
A
open reduction internal fixation
8
Q
PT
A
physical therapy
9
Q
RA
A
rheumatoid arthritis
10
Q
RICE
A
Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate
11
Q
ROM
A
Range of motion
12
Q
WB
A
Weight bearing
13
Q
WBAT
A
Weight bearing as tolerated
14
Q
FROM
A
full range of motion