Musculoskeletal Flashcards
1
Q
arthralgia
A
joint pain
2
Q
crepitus
A
crackling or grating sound that is usually heard in the bones
3
Q
edema
A
accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces, swelling
4
Q
myalgia
A
muscle pain, body aches
5
Q
sacroiliac joint (si) joint
A
where the spine meets the pelvis
6
Q
spasm
A
sudden, involuntary muscle contraction
7
Q
supple
A
flexible neck that can easily move during the exam
