Chapter 10 - Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ACL
A
Anterior cruciate ligament
2
Q
BMD
A
Bone mineral density
3
Q
C1, C2, and so on
A
First cervical vertebrae, Second cervical vertebrae, and so on
4
Q
CTS
A
Carpal tunnel syndrome
5
Q
DEXA, DXA
A
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry
6
Q
DJD
A
Degenerative joint disease
7
Q
DMARDs
A
Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs
8
Q
DO, D.O.
A
Doctor of osteopathy
9
Q
HNP
A
Herniated nucleus pulposus (herniated disc)
10
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
11
Q
L1, L2, and so on
A
First lumbar vertebra, second lumbar vertebra, and so on
12
Q
MD
A
Doctor of medicine
13
Q
MRI
A
Magnetic resonance imaging
14
Q
NSAIDs
A
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
15
Q
PCL
A
Posterior cruciate ligament
