Musculoskeletal Flashcards
1
Q
What is arthralgia?
A
Joint pain
2
Q
What does cervical pertain to?
A
Pertaining to the neck or cervix of the uterus
3
Q
What is crepitus?
A
Crackling or grating sound that is usually heard in the bones
4
Q
What is edema?
A
Accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces, swelling
5
Q
What is myalgia?
A
Muscle pain, body aches
6
Q
What is paraspinal tenderness?
A
Tenderness of the muscles along the spine
7
Q
What is the sacroiliac joint?
A
Where the spine meets the pelvis
8
Q
What is a spasm?
A
Sudden, involuntary muscle contraction
9
Q
What does supple mean in a medical context?
A
Flexible neck that can easily move during the exam
10
Q
Bunion
A
Outgrowth of the toe bones causing a painful sore. Caused by wearing pointed
shoes
11
Q
Rhabdomyolysis
A
Break down of the muscles
