Musculoskeletal Flashcards
1
Q
Arthralgia
A
Joint pain.
2
Q
Boxer’s Fracture
A
Fracture of a metacarpal bone.
3
Q
Deformity
A
Visual abnormality of a bone.
4
Q
Dislocation
A
Displacement of a bone from a joint, misalignment of the joint.
5
Q
Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT)
A
Blood clot (thrombus) within a deep vein, usually within the lower leg.
6
Q
Edema
A
Swelling caused by excess fluid collection.
7
Q
Gout
A
Form of arthritis caused by formation of uric acid crystals.
8
Q
Joint
A
Junction or union of two or more bones.
9
Q
Ligament
A
A tough band of tissue connecting bones together.
10
Q
Myalgia
A
Muscle pain
11
Q
ROM
A
Range of Motion
12
Q
Sciatica
A
Pain radiating from the lower back down one or both legs, caused by pressure
on the sciatic nerve. A form of radiculopathy.
