Bone Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
AKA
A
Superior patella amputation
Above-the-knee amputation
2
Q
anti-CCP
A
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide
3
Q
BKA
A
Inferior patella amputation
Below-the-knee amputation
4
Q
BMD
A
Bone material density
5
Q
C1
(Vertebrae)
A
Axis
6
Q
C2
(Vertebrae)
A
Atlas
7
Q
Cervical vertebrae
A
C1-C7
8
Q
CT
A
Computerized tomography
9
Q
DEXA
A
Dual energy x-ray absoptiometry
10
Q
DIP
A
Distal interphalangeal (joint)
(First knuckle of the finger)
11
Q
DJD
A
Degenerative joint disease
12
Q
D.C.
A
Doctor of Chiropractor
13
Q
D.O.
A
Doctor of Osteopathy
14
Q
D.P.M.
A
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
15
Q
ESWT
A
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy