Chapter 5, Musculoskeletal, pages 130-131 Flashcards
Arthrography
Radiography of a joint.
Arthroscopy
Examination with an instrument that explores the interior of a joint.
Bone scan
Radiographic or nuclear medicine image of a bone.
Chiropractor
Healthcare professional who works to align the spinal column so as to treat certain ailments.
Densitometer
Device that measures bone density using light and x-rays.
Diskography
Radiographic image of an intervertebral disk by injection of a contrast medium into the center of the desk.
Electromyogram
A graphic image of muscular action using electrical currents.
Goniometer
Instrument that measures angles or range of motion in a joint.
Myelography
Radiographic imaging of the spinal cord.
Orthopedist, orthopedic surgeon
Physician who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the muscular skeletal system.
Osteopath
Physician who combines manipulative treatment with conventional therapeutic measures.
Podiatrist
Medical specialist who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the foot.
Rheumatoid factor test
Test used to detect rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatologist
Physician who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the joints and muscular skeletal system.
Tinel’s sign
“Pins and needles” sensation felt when an injured nerve site is tapped.