Musculoskeletal Flashcards

1
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BLE

A

Both lower extremities.

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2
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BUE

A

Both upper extremities.

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3
Q

Bursitis

A

Inflammation of fluid filled pads that act as cushion at the joints

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4
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Carpal tunnel syndrome

A

Numbness and tingling in the hand and arm caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist.

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5
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CVA tenderness

A

Costovertebral angle tenderness.

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6
Q

Crepitus

A

A grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or bone and fractured parts of bone.

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7
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Extremities

A

Limbs of the body.

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8
Q

Fibromyalgia

A

Widespread muscle pain and tenderness.

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9
Q

Gout

A

A type of arthritis that can cause sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually the big toe.

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10
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Osteoarthritis

A

A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down.

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11
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RA

A

Rheumatoid arthritis. A type of arthritis that occurs when someone’s immune system attacks heir own body.

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