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muscularskeletal
| abbrevs | meanings |
|---|---|
| AC joint | acromioclavicular joint |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament of the knee |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody |
| C1-C2 | cervical vertebrae |
| Ca | calcium |
| CK | creatine kinase |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| DEXA | dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry; a test of bone density |
| DMARD | disease-modifying antirheumatic drug |
| DTR | deep tendon reflexs |
| EMG | electromyography |
| ESG | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| IM | intramuscular |
| L1-L5 | lumbar vertebrae |
| LE cell | lupus erythematosus cell |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| Ortho | orthopedics,orthopaedics |
| P | phosphorus |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RF | rheumatoid factor |
| ROM | range of motion |
| sed rate | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| T1-T12 | thoracic vertebrae |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |