Musculoskeletal Flashcards
What are 3 abnormalities of the joints?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Osteoporosis
What are 3 abnormalities of the joints?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Osteoporosis
What are 3 abnormalities of the joints?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Osteoporosis
What is a goniometer?
Tool for measuring joint angles.
What is crepitus?
A grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone.
What is the normal degree ROM for the shoulder?
180 degrees
What is the normal degree ROM for the elbow?
flexion 160, extension 0
What is the normal degree ROM for the neck?
30 degree rotation
able to touch chest with chin
55 degree extension
40 degree lateral bend
What is the #1 most common complaint of pain?
Lower back pain.