Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
What means ACL?
A
Anterior crucial ligament (of the knee)
2
Q
What. means ADLs?
A
Activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting)
3
Q
What means AKA?
A
Above-the-knee amputation
4
Q
What mans BKA?
A
Below-the knee amputation
5
Q
What means C1-C7?
A
Cervical vertebrae
6
Q
What means C-spine?
A
Cervical spine
7
Q
What means CTS?
A
Carpal tunnel syndrome
8
Q
What means DXA?
A
Dual x-ray absorptiometry
9
Q
What means DJD?
A
Degenerative joint disease
10
Q
What means EMG?
A
Electromyography
11
Q
What means FX?
A
Fracture
12
Q
What means L1-L5?
A
Lumbar vertebrae
13
Q
What means LBP?
A
Low back pain
14
Q
What means Mets?
A
Metastasis
15
Q
What means NSAID?
A
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
