Musculoskeletal Flashcards
1
Q
Arthralgia
A
joint pain
2
Q
Crepitus
A
crackling or grating sound that is usually heard in 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)
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
