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Term
Level of ocular hypertension
Definition
IOP > than 21mm Hg
Term
What are the 2 paired salivary glands?
Definition
Parotid and Submandibular
Term
What glands do Stenson Ducts drain?
Definition
Parotid Glands
Term
What glands do Wharton's Ducts drain?
Definition
Submandibular Glands
Term
Means legally blind
Definition
20/200
Term
Most common cancer of the mouth
Definition
Lip
Term
Second most common cancer of the mouth?
Where does it occur most often?
Definition
Tongue/Side of tongue
Term
Tracheal deviation may signify what?
Definition
possible neck mass, mediastinal mass, atelectasis, and large pneumothorax
Term
Thyroid bruits are present in what disease?
Definition
Hyperthyroidism
Term
Primary muscle of inspiration
Definition
Diaphragm
Term
Most common cause of chest pain in children
Definition
Anxiety and Costochondritis
Term
What is wheezing caused by?
Definition
Partial airway obstruction, tissue inflammation, or a foreign body
Term
Which bronchus is most common for foreign body lodge?
Definition
right mainstem bronchus
Term
Symptom of left-sided heart failure
Definition
cough
Term
Most common cause of acute cough
Definition
viral upper respiratory infections
Term
What color is mucoid sputum?
Definition
translucent, white, or gray
Term
What color is purulent sputum?
Definition
yellowish green
Term
In what 3 conditions do your see cyanosis?
Definition
lung abscesses, malignancy, or congenital heart disease
Term
What is a stridor a sign of?
Definition
airway obstruction in the larynx and trachea
Term
Displacement of the trachea is seen in what 3 conditions?
Definition
pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and atelectasis
Term
When the SCM's and scalenes are working hard at rest, what is this a sign of?
Definition
respiratory distress
Term
When is fremitus decreased?
Definition
when the voice is soft, obstructed bronchus, COPD, pleural effusion, fibrosis, pneumothorax, or an infiltrating tumor
Term
Increased fremitus signifies what
Definition
pneumonia from increased transmission
Term
In what conditions is hyperresonance heard?
Definition
COPD and asthma
Term
What does unilateral hyperresonance suggest?
Definition
a large pneumothorax or a large air-filled bulla in the lung
Term
When does dullness replace resonance?
Definition
when fluid or soft tissue replaces air containing lungs or occupies the pleural space beneath your percussing fingers
Term
How is diaphragmatic excursion accessed?
Definition
by percussing above and parallel to the expected level of dullness, percuss downward in progressive steps until dullness clearly replaces resonance. Confirm this level of change by percussion near the middle of the hemothorax and more laterally
Term
What does an abnormal level of the diaphragm suggest?
Definition
pleural effusion or a high diaphragm as in atelectasis or diaphragmatic paralysis
Term
What nerve innervates the diaphragm?
Definition
Phrenic Nerve
Term
What nerve innervates the diaphragm?
Definition
Phrenic Nerve
Term
Where are breath sounds loudest?
Definition
in the lower posterior lung fields
Term
A gap between inspiratory and expiratory sounds suggest what?
Definition
bronchial breath sounds
Term
What is typical posture of a COPD patient?
Definition
sitting forward with pursed lips during exhalation and arms supported on their knees or a table
Term
What nerve innervates corneal reflex
Definition
CN V
Term
Anterior aspect of the ear is innervated by what nerve
Definition
CN V
Term
This nerve innervates taste of posterior 1/3 of the tongue
Definition
CN IX
Term
This nerve innervates taste of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue
Definition
CN VII
Term
What nerve innervates sensation of the external ear?
Definition
CN VII
Term
This nerve closes the eye
Definition
CN VII
Term
This nerve opens the eye
Definition
CN III
Term
What does loss of CN VII cause?
Definition
hyperacusis
Term
On a visual acuity card what does the top number signify
Definition
distance the patient is from the chart
Term
On a visual acuity card what does the bottom number signify
Definition
distance where a normal eye can read the letters
Term
When is anisocoria benign?
Definition
when the papillary reaction is normal
Term
When bone is greater than air conduction what does this signify?
Definition
there is a conductive problem with both the Weber and Rinne tests
Term
Causes conductive hearing loss
Definition
foreign body, TM perforation, otosclerosis, otitis media, and cerumen impaction.
Term
Causes of neural hearing loss
Definition
loud noise exposure, inner ear infections, trauma, congenital defect, and aging
Term
In what test does sound lateralize to the good ear if there is a sensorneural problem and why?
Definition
Weber test b/c the cochlear nerve damage impairs the transmission to the affected ear
Term
This syndrome is characterized by pink-purple striae
Definition
Cushing Syndrome
Term
Dilated veins are seen in these disorders
Definition
hepatic cirrhosis or inferior vena cava obstruction
Term
Does intestinal obstruction increase or decrease peristaltic waves?
Definition
increase
Term
Does aortic aneurysm increase or decrease pulse pressure?
Definition
increase
Term
Bruits in the abdomen are a sign of what?
Definition
vascular occlusive disease or arterial insufficiency
Term
Bowel sounds are altered in what conditions
Definition
diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus, and peritonitis
Term
Protuberant abdomen that is tympanic throughout suggests what?
Definition
intestinal obstruction
Term
What are signs of situs inversus?
Definition
organs are reversed and the air bubble is on the right and the liver dullness is on the left
Term
Indications of peritoneal inflammation?
Definition
involuntary rigidity during palpation, rebound tenderness, or abdominal pain with coughing
Term
Decreased liver dullness means
Definition
that the liver is small or that there is free air under the diaphragm from a perforated hollow viscus
Term
Liver dullness may be displaced downward by the low diaphragm associated with this disease
Definition
COPD
Term
2 things that may falsely increase the estimated size of the liver
Definition
dullness of right pleural effusion or consolidated lung
Term
Normal liver span in the midclavicular line is
Definition
6-12 cm
Term
Normal liver span in the midsternal line is
Definition
4-8 cm
Term
What is Traube's space?
Definition
left lower anterior chest wall between lung resonance above and the costal margin
Term
Portal hypertension, hematologic malignancies, HIV, and splenic infarct or hematoma all cause what?
Definition
splenomegaly
Term
A spleen that is palpable about 2 cm below the left costal margin on deep inspiration indicates what?
Definition
splenomegaly
Term
Causes of large kidney
Definition
hydronephrosis, cysts, and tumors
Term
Bilateral enlargement of the kidney suggests what
Definition
Polycystic kidney disease
Term
Percussion tenderness of the kidney suggests what?
Definition
pyelonephritis or musculoskeletal problem
Term
Causes of bladder distention
Definition
outlet obstruction due to urethral stricture, prostatic hyperplasia, meds, and neuro disorders
Term
Suprapubic tenderness occurs in what disorder
Definition
bladder infection
Term
Risk factors for AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm)
Definition
65+ years of age, hx of smoking, male gender, and first relative with a hx of AAA
Term
PE findings that suggest AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm)
Definition
periumbilical or upper abdominal mass with expansile pulsations that are 3 cm or wider
Term
A normal aorta is not more than ____ cm wide
Definition
3
Term
Common findings in cirrhosis, CHF, constructive pericarditis, inferior vena cava or hepatic vein obstruction, nephritic syndrome, malnutrition, or ovarian cancer
Definition
ascites
Term
Pain in the RLQ during left-sided pressure is ________ sign
Definition
Rovsing's
Term
Increased abdominal pain when you resist right hip flexion and then stretch the psoas mm by extending the hip while the patient is turned onto his left side
Definition
Psoas sign
Term
The examiner flexes the patient's right thigh at the hip with knees bent and rotates the leg internally at the hip indicates what test
Definition
Obturator Test
Term
A sharp increase in tenderness with a sudden stop in inspiratory effort is what sign.
Definition
Murphy's Sign
Term
Causes of protuberant abdomen
Definition
fat, gas, tumor, pregnancy, or ascities
Term
Causes of localized bulging in the abdominal wall
Definition
umbilical hernia, incisional hernia, epigastric hernia, diastasis recti, or lipoma
Term
Most active joint in the body
Definition
TMJ (moves > 2,000 times a day)
Term
Muscles that open the mouth
Definition
External pterygoids
Term
Muscles that close the mouth
Definition
masseter, temporalis, and the internal pterygoids
Term
Diagnosis for pain with chewing
Definition
TMJ syndrome, trigeminal neuralgia, and temporal arteritis
Term
What are the SITS muscles
Definition
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis
Term
3 articulating joints of the shoulder
Definition
GH joint, SC joint, and AC joint
Term
Internal rotator muscles of the shoulder
Definition
pectoralis major and minor and latissimus dorsi
Term
Yellowish discoloration of the skin due to build up of bile pigments in the blood
Definition
Jaundice
Term
A yellow discoloration of the whites of the eyes due to an increase in bile pigments in the blood
Definition
Icterus
Term
Excess carotene in the blood resulting in a yellowish skin color
Definition
carotenemia
Term
violaceous eruption over the eyelids in the collagen vascular disease dermatomyositis
Definition
Heliotrope
Term
Fullness or tension produced by the fluid content of blood vessels and capillaries
Definition
Turgor
Term
Loss of hair; baldness
Definition
alopecia
Term
Abnormal redness of the skin due to inflammation
Definition
erythema
Term
A skin eruption caused by certain infectious diseases (measles/mumps)
Definition
Exanthem
Term
Mucous membrane eruption occurring with exanthema disease
Definition
Enanthem
Term
Elevation of the line of vision of one eye about the other, upward strabismus
Definition
hypertropia
Term
Farsightedness due to ciliary muscle weakness and loss of elasticity in the lens
Definition
presbyopia
Term
A condition of the eye in which parallel rays are focused in front of the retina, objects being seen distinctly only when near to the eye; nearsightedness
Definition
myopia
Term
A condition where a single object appears as double
Definition
diplopia
Term
Ringing of the ears
Definition
Tinnitus
Term
A dizziness sensation of tilting within stable surroundings
Definition
Vertigo
Term
Nosebleed
Definition
Epistaxis
Term
Vomiting blood
Definition
Hematemesis
Term
Coughing up blood
Definition
Hemoptysis
Term
Inflammation of the gums
Definition
Gingivitis
Term
Cancer sores; ulceration of mucosa in the gums
Definition
Aphthous Ulcers
Term
Swelling or protrusion of the blind spot of the eye caused by edema
Definition
Papilledema
Term
Inward turning of the lid margin, the lower lashes are often visible when turned inward and irritate the conjunctiva and sclera
Definition
Entropion
Term
The margi of the lid is turned outward, exposing the palpebral conjunctiva and the eyes can no loner drain and tearing occurs
Definition
Ectropion
Term
Inflammation of the eyelid margins, there is redness, itching, and irritation of the eyelids
Definition
Blepharitis
Term
Slight rapid rhythmic, involuntary movements of the eyes
Definition
Nystagmus
Term
Excessive dilation of the pupil that remains dilated even in the light, can be due to trauma from a head injury
Definition
Mydriatic
Term
Light rays from a distance do not focus on the retina
Definition
Refractive Error
Term
The abnormal formation of a bony growth on a bone or tooth
Definition
Exostoses
Term
Widened area of the nose that air passes through
Definition
vestibule
Term
Curving bony structures that are covered by a highly vascular mucous membrane, protrude into the nasal cavity
Definition
turbinates
Term
A boil caused by the infection of a hair follicle resulting in an accumulation of pus
Definition
furuncle
Term
Special sinus infection test performed in a dark room shining a light down the inner aspect of each eye. A reddish glow should appear on the hard palate for normal air filled sinuses'
Definition
Transillumiantion
Term
Connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth
Definition
lingual frenulum
Term
Parotid ducts that open in the buccal mucosa and open near the upper second molar
Definition
Stenson's Ducts
Term
Optimal for inspecting the JVP, thyroid gland, and apical impulse of the heart.
Definition
Tangential lighting
Term
Enlarged thyroid
Definition
goiter
Term
When a patient's eyes repeatedly do not see your fingers until they have crossed the line of gaze
Definition
Homonymous Hemianopsia
Term
Yellowish triangular nodule in the bulbar conjunctiva on either side of the iris
Definition
Pinguecula
Term
A cyst of the tarsal gland, formed by blocked secretions of the meibomian gland
Definition
Chlalazion
Term
Stye; an acutely presenting erythematous tender lump within the eyelid
Definition
Hordoleum
Term
Slightly raised, yellowish, well-circumscribed plaques along the nasal portions of one or both eyes
Definition
Xanthelasma
Term
Swelling between the lower eyelid and nose, tearing is prominent and there is regurgitation of material through the puncta of the eyelids
Definition
Dacryocystitis
Term
Localized ocular redness from inflammation of the episcleral vessels. Vessels appear pink and may be nodular
Definition
Episcleritis
Term
Triangular thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva that grows slowly across the outer surface of the cornea, usual from the nasal side, redding can occur and it can interfere with vision as it encroaches the pupil
Definition
Pterygium
Term
Opacities of the lens visual through the pupil
Definition
Cataracts
Term
Thin grayish white arc or circle not quite at the edge of the cornea
Definition
Corneal Arcus
Term
Deposition of hyaline material within layers of the tympanic membrane that sometimes follows otitis media; doesn't usually impair hearing
Definition
Tympanosclerosis
Term
Holes in the eardrum that usually result from purulent infections of the middle ear
Definition
Perforation
Term
Firm nodular hypertrophic mass of scar tissue extending beyond the area of injury
Definition
Keloid
Term
Deposit of uric acid crystals characteristic of gout; appears as hard nodules in the helix and may discharge chalky white crystals
Definition
Tophi
Term
Otitis media; inflammation of the middle ear
Definition
Bullous Myringitis
Term
Removing fluid or air form the pleural space between T7 and T8
Definition
Thoracentesis
Term
Benign inflammation of the costal cartilage with acute chest pain and pain during palpation of the chest
Definition
Costochondritis
Term
Non-painful but awareness of breathing that is inappropriate to the level of exertion; shortness of breath
Definition
Dyspnea
Term
Rapid breathing that has several causes including exercise, anxiety, and metabolic acidosis
Definition
Hyperventilation
Term
High pitched wheeze that is an ominous sign of airway obstruction in the larynx or trachea
Definition
Stridor
Term
Practitioners finger used in percussion to absorb energy generated by the strike from the plexor
Definition
Pleximeter finger
Term
Sound heard during percussion when all is normal and there is no fluid or tissue build up
Definition
resonance
Term
Sound that predominates in the abdomen due to gas
Definition
tympany
Term
Normal sound in the abdomen due to feces and fluid in the intestines; not normal in the thoracic region (means there is fluid build up)
Definition
dullness
Term
Sound that suggests a pneumothorax (can be simulated by percussing an inflated cheek)
Definition
Hyperresonance
Term
Collapsed lung
Definition
Atelectasis
Term
Closing off mouth and closing off nose and blowing
Definition
Valsalva maneuver
Term
Added sounds, crackles, or wheezing in the lungs
Definition
adventitious
Term
When the patient say "ninety-nine" while auscultating and loud, clear voice sounds are heard
Definition
Bronchophony
Term
When a patient says "ee" during auscultation and the "ee" is heard as "ay"
Definition
Egophony
Term
When a patient says "ee" during auscultation and the "ee" is heard as "ay"
Definition
Egophony
Term
When patient whispers "ninety-nine" and a loud, clear sounds are hear
Definition
Whispered Pectoriloquy
Term
Palpable vibrations transmitted through the bronchopulmonary tree to the chest wall when the patient speaks
Definition
Tactile Fremitus
Term
The most common congenital deformity of the anterior wall of the chest, in which several ribs and the sternum grow abnormally. This produces a caved-in or sunken appearance of the chest
Definition
Pectus Excavatum
Term
Also called pigeon chest, this is a deformity of the chest characterized by a protrusion of the sternum and ribs
Definition
Pectus Carinatum
Term
Describes an abnormal curvature of the spine in both a coronal and sagittal plane. It is a combination of kyphosis and scoliosis
Definition
Thoracic Kyphoscoliosis
Term
An increase in the AP diameter of the chest wall
Definition
Barrel Chest
Term
Clinical term for solidification into a firm dense mass. It is more markedly defined as an area of the lung that, while previously collapsible, is now filled with fluid
Definition
Consolidation
Term
Narrowed
Definition
Stenotic
Term
To retrograde or go back up
Definition
Regurgitation
Term
A sudden, severe shortness of breath at night that awakens a person from a deep sleep, often with coughing and wheezing
Definition
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea
Term
Dyspnea which occurs when lying flat
Definition
Orthopnea
Term
Bends or turns
Definition
Tortuous
Term
Medical sign characterized as a bounding and forceful pulse
Definition
Bounding Pulse
Term
Beat to beat variation. Left heart failure
Definition
Pulsus Alternas
Term
> 10 mm dec. in systolic pressure during inspiration. Pericardial tamponade, constrictive pericarditis
Definition
Paradoxical Pulse
Term
A murmur like sound of vascular rather than of cardiac origin
Definition
Carotid Bruit
Term
A vibration felt on palpating an artery or the precordium. It accompanies a vascular bruit or a cardiac murmur
Definition
Thrills
Term
Refers to the heart being situated on the right side of the body
Definition
Dextrocardia
Term
Rubbing together
Definition
Friction rubs
Term
Low pitched creaking sounds that occur when inflamed pleural surfaces rub together during respiration
Definition
Pleural friction rubs
Term
Unusual or prominent convexity of the abdomen
Definition
Protuberant abdomen
Term
A localized blood-filled dilation of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall
Definition
Aneurysm
Term
A congenital condition in which the major visceral organs are reversed or mirrored from their normal positions
Definition
Situs Inversus
Term
Pain upon removal of pressure to the abdomen
Definition
Rebound Tenderness
Term
To guard inflamed organs within the abdomen from pain or pressure upon them
Definition
Guarding
Term
Enlargement of the spleen
Definition
Splenomegaly
Term
Distention and dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces, usually caused by obstruction of the free flow of urine from the kidney, leading to progressive atrophy of the kidney
Definition
Hydronephrosis
Term
An ascending urinary tracy infection that has reached the pelvis of the kidney
Definition
Pyelonephritis
Term
Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity
Definition
Ascites
Term
This is a lymph node located just above the elbow crease on medial side
Definition
Epitrochlear nodes
Term
Muscle pain (classically calf muscle) which occurs during exercise and is relieved by a short period of rest
Definition
Intermittent Claudication
Term
A condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system
Definition
Lymphedema
Term
Complication of necrosis or cell death and tissue characterized by the decay of body tissues, which becomes black and malodorous
Definition
Gangrene
Term
An area of skin mainly supplied by a single spinal nerve
Definition
Dermatome
Term
Decrease in the mass of a muscle
Definition
Muscle Atrophy
Term
Lacking firmness, resilience, or muscle tone
Definition
Flacccidity
Term
A disorder of the CNS in which certain muscles continually receive a message to tighten or contract
Definition
Spasticity
Term
Resist deformation
Definition
Rigidity
Term
A condition typified by a partial loss of movement, or impaired movement
Definition
Paresis
Term
An impairment in motor and sensory function of the lower extremities
Definition
Paraplegia
Term
A condition in which one half of the patient's body is paralyzed
Definition
Hemiplegia
Term
Loss of use of all limbs
Definition
Quadraplegia
Term
Ability to perceive the form of an object by using the sense of touch
Definition
Stereognosis
Term
Ability to recognize writing on the skin purely by sense of touch
Definition
Graphesthesia
Term
A series of involuntary muscular contractions due to sudden stretching of the muscle. It is a sign of certain neurological conditions most common in the ankles, where it is tested by rapid dorsiflexion
Definition
Clonus
Term
Stomach rumbling produced by the movement of gas through the intestines
Definition
Borborygmi
Term
Light entering the eye focuses beyond the retina; farsightedness
Definition
Hyperopia
Term
CN for sense of smell
Definition
CN I (olfactory)
Term
CN for sight
Definition
CN II (optic)
Term
CN's responsible for EOM's
Definition
CN III, IV, VI
Term
CN responsible for pupil constriction and eye movements
Definition
CN III (oculomotor)
Term
CN that moves the eye downward and inward via the superior oblique
Definition
CN IV (trochlear)
Term
CN that moves eye lateral and outward innervating the lateral rectus muscle
Definition
CN VI (abducens)
Term
CN involved in mastication and senses stimuli on three paired locations of the face
Definition
CN V (trigeminal)
Term
CN responsible for facial movement, taste of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue, saliva, and tearing
Definition
CN VII (facial)
Term
CN responsible for hearing and balance
Definition
CN VIII (vestibulocochlear)
Term
CN that provides taste to the posterior 1/3 of the tongue, salivation, swallowing, gag reflex, and monitors carotid body and sinus
Definition
CN IX (glossopharyngeal)
Term
CN for taste, swallowing, lift palate, speech, and communication to and from the abdominal viscera
Definition
CN X (vagus)
Term
This CN innervates the trapezius and SCM
Definition
CN XI (Accessory)
Term
CN responsible for tongue movement, swallowing and speech
Definition
CN XII (hypoglossal)
Term
Back of head dermatome
Definition
C2
Term
Neck dermatome
Definition
C3
Term
Subclavicular dermatome
Definition
C4
Term
Deltoid and posterolateral arm and forearm
Definition
C5
Term
Anterolateral arm and forearm, thumb and index finger dermatome
Definition
C6
Term
Posterior surface of arm and forearm dermatome
Definition
C7
Term
Palmer and dorsal surfaces and 4th and 5th finger dermatome
Definition
C8
Term
Medial surface of forearm dermatome
Definition
T1
Term
Medial surface of upper arm dermatome
Definition
T2
Term
Axillary dermatome
Definition
T3
Term
Nipple dermatome
Definition
T4
Term
Umbilicus dermatome
Definition
T10
Term
Inguinal dermatome
Definition
L1
Term
Anterior thigh and flank dermatome just distal to L1
Definition
L2
Term
Dermatome that is anterior surface of immediate knee joint area and extending proximally and distally
Definition
L3
Term
Dermatome that is upper antero-lateral leg, lower antero-medial leg, including medial malleolus
Definition
L4
Term
Dermatome that is lower antero-lateral leg, including lateral malleolus and big toe
Definition
L5
Term
Dermatome of entire plantar surface of foot and plantar surfaces of small toe
Definition
S1
Term
Dermatome that is the entire posterior surface of leg and thigh, forms outermost ring surrounding the anus, and the buttocks
Definition
S2
Term
Dermatomes that forms concentric rings around the anus
Definition
S3, S4, S5
Term
Where is CN I located?
Definition
olfactory foramina of the ethmoid bone
Term
Location of CN II
Definition
optic canal
Term
Location of CN III, IV, V, VI
Definition
superior orbital fissure
Term
Location of CN VII and VIII
Definition
internal acoustic canal
Term
Location of CN IX, X, XI
Definition
jugular foramen
Term
Location of CN XII
Definition
hypoglossal canal
Term
Which cranial nerves are sensory?
Definition
CN I, II, VIII
(Olfactory, Optic, and Vestibulocochlear)
Term
Which CN are motor nerves?
Definition
CN III, IV, VI, XI, XII
(oculomotor, trochlear, abducens, glossopharyngeal, and hypoglossal)
Term
Which CN are mixed?
Definition
CN V, VII, IX, X
Term
What is the distance the Rosenbaum eye chart should be held away from the patient?
Definition
14 inches
Term
What does the corneal light reflection test (Hirschberg Test) screen for?
Definition
Strabismus
Term
Toes curling upward during a Babinksi Test indicate what?
Definition
an upper motor neuron lesion
Term
LMN lesion of CN VIII that affects both the upper and lower portion of the face
Definition
Bell's Palsy
Term
Characterized as "the worst headache of my life"
Definition
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Term
Disease characterized by vertigo with hearing loss, tinnitus, and nystagmus
Definition
Meniere's Disease
Term
The soft palate fails to rise and the uvula deviates toward the opposite side
Definition
CN X paralysis
Term
Characterized by trapezius weakness, with atrophy, and fasciculations, shoulder drooping, and scapula displacement.
Definition
CN XI paralysis
Term
Characterized by deviation of protruded tongue to opposite side of lesion toward side of weakness
Definition
CN XII, unilateral cortical lesion
Term
On a reflex scale, 2 indicates
Definition
normal reflex
Term
On a manual muscle strength scale, 0 indicates
Definition
no muscle contraction is detected
Term
On a manual muscle strength scale what does 5 indicate
Definition
active movement against gravity with full resistance without evident fatigue
Term
On a reflex scale, 0 indicates
Definition
absent reflex
Term
Pupils accommodates to near vision but does not constrict when exposed to light
Definition
Argyll-Robertson pupil
Term
What two nerves make up the sciatic nerve?
Definition
1. Femoral Nerve
2. Posterior Tibial Nerve
Term
What joints are Heberden’s nodes found?
Definition
DIP
Term
What joints are Bouchard’s nodes found?
Definition
PIP
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