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Medical Abbreviation
Musculoskeletal System
Question | Answer |
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ACL | Anterior cruciate ligament (of the Knee) |
ANA | Antinuclear antibody |
C1-C7 | Cervical vertebrae |
Ca | Calcium |
DOMS | Delayed-onset muscle soreness |
EMG | Electromyography |
ESR | Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
IM | Intramuscular |
L1-L5 | Lumbar vertebrae |
NSAID | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (prescribed to treat joint disorders) |
Ortho | Orthopedics (or orthopaedics) |
PT | Physical therapy |
ROM | Range of motion |
T1-T12 | Thoracic vertebrae |