Musculoskeletal Medical Terminology Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Arthralgia
A
Joint pain
2
Q
Crepitus
A
Cracking or grating sound that is usually heard in the bones
3
Q
Edema
A
Accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces, swelling
4
Q
Myalgia
A
Muscle pain, body aches
5
Q
Sacroiliac Joint (SI) Joint
A
Where the spine meets the pelvis
6
Q
Spasm
A
Sudden, involuntary muscle contraction
7
Q
Supple
A
Flexible neck that can easily move during the exam
