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Medical Term: Unit 5
Musculoskeletal System: Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| C1-C7 | cervical (neck) vertebrae |
| CT | computed (computerized) tomography |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| Fx | fracture |
| IM | intramuscular |
| L1-L5 | lumbar (loin) vertebrae |
| LCL | lateral collateral ligament |
| MCL | medial collateral ligament |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RICE | rest, ice, compression, elevation |
| ROM | range of motion |
| S1-S5 | sacral (sacred) vertebrae |
| T1-T12 | thoracic (chest) vertebrae |
| WB | weight bearing |
| WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |