Imaging
Diagnostic Blood Tests
Physical Examinations
100
The view from which most x-rays are taken
What is anterior-posterior (AP)
100
A blood differential measures they percentages of these cells
What are white blood cells
100
Tests flexion abduction and external rotation in one arm and extension adduction and internal rotation in the other
What is the Apley scratch test
200
A form of electromagnetic radiation used for imaging
What are x-rays
200
An increase in this protein indicates inflammation
What is C reactive protein
200
Tests supraspinatus strength
What is an empty can test
300
An imaging approach which is highly dependant on the skill of the operator
What is ultrasonography
300
An indirect test for inflammation
What is erythrocyte sedimentation rate
300
The muscle tested by having the patient resist external rotation with the arms held at the sides and the elbows flexed to 90 degrees
What is the infraspinatus (or the teres minor)
400
A machine which uses hydrogen atoms in the body to creat an image
What is an MRI
400
Antibodies which are indicative of rheumatoid arthritis
What are rheumatoid factors
400
Passive shoulder movement used in a Neer test
What is flexion
500
The view from which most x-rays are taken
What is anterior-posterior (AP)
500
A protein which activates the complement system during inflammation
What is C reactive protein
500
The range of motion which is painful in a painful arc
What is 60-120 degrees
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