Unit 5: Musculoskeletal system - Abbreviations Flashcards by Aubree Wilson | Brainscape

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ACL

A

anterior cruciate ligament

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C1-C7

A

cervical vertebrae

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CT

A

computed (computerized) tomography

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EMG

A

electromyogram

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Fx

A

fracture

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IM

A

intramuscular

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L1-L5

A

lumbar vertebrae

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LCL

A

lateral collateral ligament

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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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MCL

A

medial collateral ligament

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NSAID

A

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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OA

A

osteoarthritis

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ORIF

A

open reduction internal fixation

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PCL

A

posterior cruciate ligament

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PT

A

physical therapy

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RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis

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RICE

A

rest, ice, compression, elevation

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ROM

A

range of motion

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S1-S5

A

sacral vertebrae

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T1-T12

A

thoracic vertebrae

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WB

A

weight bearing

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WBAT

A

weight bearing as tolerated