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Unit 1
Deciphering the code
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CNS | Central Nervous System |
| PNS | Peripheal Nervous System |
| EMG | Electromyography |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| CT | Computed Tomography |
| ROM | Range of Motion |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| Hx | History |
| Fx | Fracture |
| Tx | Treatment |
| Achilles tendon | large tendon at the back of the ankle/heel |
| Golgi tendon organ | sensory receptor that monitors tendon tension |
| Pacinian corpuscle | pressure/vibration receptor in skin (sensory) |
| Eustachian tube | tube connecting middle ear to throat; helps equalize pressure |
| Broca’s area | part of the brain involved in speech production |
| Osteoarthritis | degenerative “wear-and-tear” joint disease |
| Kyphosis | abnormal forward curvature of the spine (“hunched” posture) |
| Neuropathy | nerve damage/dysfunction (numbness, tingling, weakness) |
| Ataxia | loss of coordination/balance due to nervous system issues |
| Dermatitis | inflammation of the skin (rash, redness, itching) |