Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Musculoskeletal System Flashcards by Felipe Garcia

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What means ACL?

A

Anterior crucial ligament (of the knee)

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What. means ADLs?

A

Activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting)

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What means AKA?

A

Above-the-knee amputation

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What mans BKA?

A

Below-the knee amputation

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What means C1-C7?

A

Cervical vertebrae

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What means C-spine?

A

Cervical spine

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What means CTS?

A

Carpal tunnel syndrome

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What means DXA?

A

Dual x-ray absorptiometry

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What means DJD?

A

Degenerative joint disease

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What means EMG?

A

Electromyography

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What means FX?

A

Fracture

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What means L1-L5?

A

Lumbar vertebrae

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What means LBP?

A

Low back pain

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What means Mets?

A

Metastasis

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What means NSAID?

A

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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What means OA?

A

Osteoarthritis

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What means OP?

A

Osteoporosis

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What means ORIF?

A

Open reduction internal fixation

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What means Ortho?

A

Orthopedics

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What means OT?

A

Occupational therapy

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What means PT?

A

Physical therapy

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What means RA?

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

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What means RICE?

A

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

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What means ROM?

A

Range of motion

What means SI Joint?

Sacroiliac joint

What means SLE?

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

What means T1-T12?

Thoracic vertebrae

What means TKR?

Total knee replacement

What means TMJ?

Temporomandibular joint