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FA 1 & FA2 Med Terms (midterm)

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FA 1 & FA2 Med Terms (midterm) Tendonitis - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of a tendon, often with pain and focal swelling Tenosynovitis - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation and swelling of a tendon sheath ... Myalgia - CORRECT ANSWER-generalized muscle "aches and pains" Arthralgia - CORRECT ANSWER-joint pain without evidence of arthritis or inflammation Monoarticular - CORRECT ANSWER-one joint affected Oligoarticular - CORRECT ANSWER-involvement of two to four joints Polyarticular - CORRECT ANSWER-involvement of more than four joints Stiffness - CORRECT ANSWER-perceived tightness or resistance to movement Gel phenomenon - CORRECT ANSWER-brief periods of daytime stiffness following inactivity that usually last from 30 to 60 minutes then get worse again with movement Joint symmetry - CORRECT ANSWER-observation of whether a joint change is present on both sides of the body or just one Crepitus - CORRECT ANSWER-audible or palpable crunching during movement of tendons or ligaments over bone or areas of cartilage loss Effusion - CORRECT ANSWER-pathologic joint fluid that may be visible or palpable Active range of motion - CORRECT ANSWER-degree of movement around a single joint that a patient can perform without assistance Passive range of motion - CORRECT ANSWER-degree of movement around a single joint that the examiner can achieve without the assistance of the patient Ligamentous laxity - CORRECT ANSWER-excess mobility of joint ligaments Dynamic stabilizers - CORRECT ANSWER-components of a joint that are capable of movement (e.g., muscle [Show More]

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