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Unit 2 Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Sensory systems

TermDefinition
RICE Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
ORIF Open Reduction Internal Fixation
LASER Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
CNS Central Nervous System
ROM Range of Motion
IOP Intraocular Pressure
EMG Electromyogram
CTS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Parkinson Disease A progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the nervous system marked by tremors, rigidity, and slow movement.
Alzheimer Disease A chronic neurodegenerative disease of the nervous system that is the most common cause of dementia.
Ménière Disease A chronic condition of the inner ear (sensory system) characterized by vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
Colles Fracture A specific fracture of the distal radius bone (musculoskeletal system) near the wrist, typically occurring from a fall on an outstretched hand.
Achilles Tendon The thickest tendon in the human body, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone
Osteoarthritis (oste/o = bone + arthr/o = joint + -itis = inflammation) — Literally translates to inflammation of the bone and joint, a hallmark musculoskeletal condition.
Myasthenia (my/o = muscle + -asthenia = weakness) — Muscle weakness, specifically relating to autoimmune disorders affecting communication between the nervous and muscular systems.
Polyneuritis (poly- = many + neur/o = nerve + -itis = inflammation) — Inflammation of multiple nerves simultaneously within the peripheral nervous system.
Otorrhea (ot/o = ear + -rrhea = discharge) — Discharge from the ear, a classic subjective symptom documented in sensory system charts.
Retinopathy (retin/o = retina + -pathy = disease) — Any disease process affecting the retina of the eye
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