Musculoskeletal- Level 1 Flashcards
1
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Arthralgia
A
Joint Pain
2
Q
Boxer’s Fracture
A
Fracture of the 5th metacarpal
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 (joint inflammation) caused by formation of uric acid crystals
8
Q
Joint
A
Junction or union of two or more together
9
Q
Myalgia
A
Muscle pain
10
Q
ROM
A
Range of Motion, the full movement potential of a joint
11
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
