Chapter 15 Abbreviations

Question 1

AC

Answer 1

acromioclavicular (joint)

Question 2

ACL

Answer 2

anterior cruciate ligament of the knee

Question 3

AKA

Answer 3

above knee amputation

Question 4

ANA

Answer 4

antinuclear antibody–indicator of systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 5

BKA

Answer 5

below-knee amputation

Question 6

BMD

Answer 6

bone mineral density

Question 7

C1 to C7

Answer 7

cervical vertebrae

Question 8

Ca

Answer 8

calcium

Question 9

CK

Answer 9

creatine kinase–enzyme elevated in muscle disease

Question 10

CMC

Answer 10

carpometacarpal (joint)

Question 11

CTS

Answer 11

carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 12

DEXA or DXA

Answer 12

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

Question 13

DJD

Answer 13

degenerative joint disease–another term for osteoarthritis

Question 14

DMARD

Answer 14

disease-modifying antirheumatic drug

Question 15

DO

Answer 15

doctor of osteopathy

Question 16

DTRs

Answer 16

deep tendon reflexes

Question 17

EMG

Answer 17

electromyography

Question 18

ESR (sed rate)

Answer 18

eryhtrocyte sedimentation rate–indicates inflammation

Question 19

Fx

Answer 19

fracture

Question 20

HNP

Answer 20

herniated nucleus pulposus

Question 21

IM

Answer 21

intramuscular

Question 22

L1 to L5

Answer 22

lumbar vertebrae

Question 23

MCL

Answer 23

medial collateral ligament of the knee

Question 24

NSAID

Answer 24

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

Question 25

OA

Answer 25

osteoarthritis

Question 26

ORIF

Answer 26

open reduction (of fracture)/internal fixation

Question 27

ortho

Answer 27

orthopedics

Question 28

OT

Answer 28

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

Question 29

P

Answer 29

phosphorus

Question 30

PT

Answer 30

physical therapy--helps patients with movement disorders regain use of muscles and joints after injury or surgery

Question 31

RA

Answer 31

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 32

RF

Answer 32

rheumatoid factor

Question 33

ROM

Answer 33

range of motion

Question 34

SC

Answer 34

sternoclavicular joint

Question 35

SLE

Answer 35

systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 36

T1 to T12

Answer 36

thoracic vertebrae

Question 37

TKR/TKA

Answer 37

total knee replacement/arthroplasty

Question 38

THR/THA

Answer 38

total hip replacement/arthroplasty

Question 39

TMJ

Answer 39

temporomandibular joint

Question 40

TSR

Answer 40

total shoulder replacement