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Chapter 15 Abbreviations Flashcards

1
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AC

A

acromioclavicular (joint)

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ACL

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anterior cruciate ligament of the knee

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AKA

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above knee amputation

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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

A

bone mineral density

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C1 to C7

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cervical vertebrae

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Ca

A

calcium

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CK

A

creatine kinase–enzyme elevated in muscle disease

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CMC

A

carpometacarpal (joint)

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CTS

A

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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DJD

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degenerative joint disease–another term for osteoarthritis

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DMARD

A

disease-modifying antirheumatic drug

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15
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DO

A

doctor of osteopathy

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DTRs

A

deep tendon reflexes

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EMG

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electromyography

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ESR (sed rate)

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eryhtrocyte sedimentation rate–indicates inflammation

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Fx

A

fracture

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HNP

A

herniated nucleus pulposus

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IM

A

intramuscular

22
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L1 to L5

A

lumbar vertebrae

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MCL

A

medial collateral ligament of the knee

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NSAID

A

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

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OA

A

osteoarthritis

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ORIF

A

open reduction (of fracture)/internal fixation

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ortho

A

orthopedics

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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

A

phosphorus

30
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PT

A

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

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RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis

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RF

A

rheumatoid factor

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ROM

A

range of motion

34
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SC

A

sternoclavicular joint

35
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SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

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T1 to T12

A

thoracic vertebrae

37
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TKR/TKA

A

total knee replacement/arthroplasty

38
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THR/THA

A

total hip replacement/arthroplasty

39
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TMJ

A

temporomandibular joint

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TSR

A

total shoulder replacement

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