Friday, February 26, 2016

Common Abbreviations Related to the Muscular System

This set of twelve flashcards features common abbreviations related to the muscular system. Some abbreviations may represent more than one medical term and some terms may be donated by more than one definition. Always focus on the context in order to determine the correct abbreviation and meaning.

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Common Abbreviations Related to the Muscular System

Medical Terminology Flash Cards by Katrena

hemi

hemiplegia

MG

myasthenia gravis

CTS

carpal tunnel syndrome

PM

polymositis

quad

quadriplegia, quadriplegic

ADL

activities of daily living

FMS

fibromyalgia syndrome

RSD

repetitive stress disorder

IC

intermittent claudication

OT

occupational therapy

EMG

electromyography

MD

muscular dystrophy

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Common Abbreviations Related to the Skeletal System

This set of flashcards features ten common abbreviations related to the skeletal system. Many medical terminology abbreviations may have more than one meaning, while some terms may stand for more than one term. Always consider the context when looking at abbreviations.

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Common Abbreviations Related to the Skeletal System

Medical Terminology Flash Cards by Katrena

Fx

fracture

PMR

polymyalgia rheumatica

BDT

bone density testing

THA

total hip arthroplasty

OP

osteoporosis

CR

closed reduction

TKA

total knee arthroplasty

PKR

partial knee replacement

RA

rheumatoid arthritis

OA

osteoarthritis

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