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Chap 15, Abbreviations Flashcards

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AC

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acromioclavicular (joint)

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ACL

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anterior cruciate ligament of the knee

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ANA

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antinuclear antibody – indicator of systemic lupus erythematosus

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BKA

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below-knee amputation

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BMD

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Bone mineral density

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C1 to C7

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cervical vertebrae

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Ca

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calcium

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CK

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creatine kinase – enzyme elevated in muscle disease

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CMC

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carpometacarpal (joint)

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CTS

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carpal tunnel syndrome

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DEXA or DXA

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dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry – a test of bone mineral density

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DMARD

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disease-modifying antirheumatic drug

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DO

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doctor of osteopathy

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DTRs

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deep tendon reflexes

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EMG

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electromyography

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ESR (sed rate)

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate – indicates inflammation

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HNP

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herniated nucleus pulposus

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IM

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intramuscular

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L1 to L5

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lumbar vertebrae

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NSAID

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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug – often prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders – often prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders

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OA

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osteoarthritis

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ORIF

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open reduction (of fracture)/internal fixation

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ortho

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orthopedics (or orthopaedics)

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OT

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occupational therapy – helps patients with impaired musculoskeletal function perform activities of daily living and function in work-related situations

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P

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phosphorus

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PT

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physical therapy – helps patients regain use of muscles and joints after injury or surgery

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RA

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rheumatoid arthritis

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RF

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rheumatoid factor

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ROM

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range of motion

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SLE

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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T1 to T12

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thoracic vertebrae

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TKR

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total knee replacement/arthroplasty

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THR

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total hip replacement/arthroplasty

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TMJ

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temporomandibular joint

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