click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
med-term 15j
abbreviations
Question | Answer |
---|---|
AC | acromioclavicular (joint) |
ACL | anterior cruciate ligament of the knee |
ANA | antinuclear antibody - indicator of systemic lupur erythematosus |
BKA | below knee amputation |
BMD | bone mineral density |
C1 to C7 | cervical vertebrae |
Ca | calcium |
CK | creatine kinase - enzyme elevated in muscle disease |
CMC | carpometacarpal (joint) |
CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
DEXA or DXA | dual energy x-ray absorptiometry - a test of bone mineral density |
DMARD | disease modifying antirheumatic drug |
DO | doctor of osteopathy |
DTRs | deep tendon reflexes |
EMG | electromyography (measures strength of muscle) |
ESR (sed rate) | erythrocyte sedimentation rate - indicates inflammation |
HNP | herniated nucleus pulposus |
IM | intramuscular |
L1 to L5 | lumbar vertebrae |
NSAID | nonsteriodal anti inflammatory drug (often prescribed for musculoskeletal disorders) |
OA | osteoarthritis |
ORIF | open reduction (of fracture)/internal fixation |
ortho | orthopedics (or orthopaedics) |
OT | occupational therapy |
P | phosphorus |
PT | physical therapy |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
RF | rheumatoid factor |
ROM | range of motion |
SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
T1 to T12 | thoracic vertebrae |
TKR | total knee replacement/arthroplasty |
THR | total hip replacement/arthroplasty |
TMJ | temporomandibular joint |