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Medical Abbreviation
Musculoskeletal System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |