Chapter 15 Abbreviations

Question 1

AC

Answer 1

acromioclavicular (joint)

Question 2

ACL

Answer 2

anterior cruciate ligament of the knee

Question 3

ANA

Answer 3

antinuclear antibody- indicator of systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 4

BMD

Answer 4

bone mineral density

Question 5

C1 to C7

Answer 5

cervical vertebrae

Question 6

Ca

Answer 6

calcium

Question 7

CK

Answer 7

creatine kinase- enzyme elevated in muscle disease

Question 8

CMC

Answer 8

carpometacarpal (joint)

Question 9

CTS

Answer 9

carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 10

DEXA or DXA

Answer 10

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

Question 11

DTRs

Answer 11

deep tendon reflexes

Question 12

EMG

Answer 12

electromyography

Question 13

ESR (sed rate)

Answer 13

erythrocyte sedimentation rate- indicates inflammation

Question 14

IM

Answer 14

intramuscular

Question 15

L1 to L5

Answer 15

lumbar vertebrae

Question 16

NSAID

Answer 16

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

Question 17

OA

Answer 17

osteoarthitis

Question 18

ORIF

Answer 18

open reduction (or fracture)/internal fixation

Question 19

ortho

Answer 19

orthopedics

Question 20

OT

Answer 20

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

Question 21

P

Answer 21

phosphorus

Question 22

PT

Answer 22

physical therapy

Question 23

RA

Answer 23

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 24

RF

Answer 24

rheumatoid factor

Question 25

ROM

Answer 25

range of motion

Question 26

SLE

Answer 26

systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 27

T1 to T12

Answer 27

thoracic vertebrae

Question 28

TKR

Answer 28

total knee replacement

Question 29

THR

Answer 29

total hip replacement

Question 30

TMJ

Answer 30

temporomandibular joint