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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| biopsy | removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination |
| computerized tomography | process in which radiographic images of a specific section of the body are taken from multiple angles. The images are then analyzed using a computer to identify muscular injury of disease |
| deep tendon reflexes (DTR) | evaluation in involuntary muscular responses with a reflex hammer |
| electromyogram (EMG) | a graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation |
| gonimetry | the measurement of range of motion in a joint |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | a noninvasive scanning test that involves use of an electromagnetic field and radio waves to visualize soft tissue structures |
| nuclear medicine imaging (NMI) | diagnostic imaging technique in which a radioactive substance and a special camera are used to visualize structures and functions in the body |
| radiography | diagnostic imaging technique that uses electromagnetic waves to create images of the inside of the body. X-rays are used to check for structural abnormality or disease |
| range of motion testing (ROM) | diagnostic procedure performed to evaluate the extent to which joints can be moved in a variety of directions |
| sonography | diagnostic imaging method involving he use of high frequency sound waves to generate images of structures in the body |
| myoplasty | surgical repair of muscle through plastic surgery |
| physical therapy | treatment to rehabilitate a patient disabled by illness or injury. Common methods include hydrotherapy |
| range of motion therapy (ROM) | exercises performed to improve or maintain joint mobility and flexibility |
| RICE | most common first aid treatment or muscular injuries often referred to as "RICE" |
| tenotomy | incision to the tendon, usually to repair a deformity caused by a shortened muscle |
| analgesic | a drug that relives pain includes non prescription pain relievers |
| anti-inflammatory | a drug that reduce inflammation |
| antipasmodic | drug prescribed to suppress smooth-muscle contractions of the bladder stomach or intestine |
| narcotic | a drug that in moderate doses depresses the central nervous system, relives pain, and induces sleep |
| nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NAID) | a group of drugs with analgesic anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. Asprin, ibuprofen, and naprozen are common NSAIDS |
| amb | ambulate |
| CAT | computerized axial tomopgraphy |
| c/o | complains of |
| CPR | cardipulmonary resucitation |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| DMD | Duchenne muscular dystrophy |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| h | height |
| Hx | history |
| IM | instramuscular |
| L | left |
| MD | muscular dystrophy |
| mg | milligrams |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NMI | nuclear medicine imaging |
| OTC | over the counter |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PCP | primary care physician |
| PFT | personal fitness trainer |
| RMS | rhabmyosarcoma |
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