Musculoskeletal Flashcards
1
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Bony tenderness
A
Tenderness of the bone indicative of a fracture
2
Q
Costochondritis
A
Inflammation of the rib cartilage
3
Q
Dislocation
A
Disconnected joint; complete misalignment of the joint
4
Q
Fracture
A
Broken bone
5
Q
Paraspinal tenderness
A
Tenderness of the muscles beside the spine; not indicative of a fracture
6
Q
Vertebral point-tenderness
A
Tenderness directly over the spin (vertebrae), increased likelihood of fracture