Questions and Answers
What is the meaning of Brudzinski?
What does C-spine refer to?
Cervical spine (C1-C7)
Carotid bruit indicates clear blood flow over the carotid artery.
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What does JVD stand for?
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What does Kernigs signify?
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Lymphadenopathy refers to decreased size of lymph nodes.
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What does Meningismus indicate?
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What is paraspinal tenderness?
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What does the term supple mean?
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What does thyromegaly refer to?
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Trachea midline means it is deviating to the affected side.
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What does vertebral tenderness indicate?
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Study Notes
Neck Medical Terminology
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Brudzinski: Neck pain that occurs when flexing the neck; response includes flexion of hips and knees; indicative of meningitis.
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C-spine: Refers to the cervical spine, consisting of seven vertebrae (C1-C7).
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Carotid bruit: A sound of turbulent blood flow detected over the carotid artery during auscultation; often caused by narrowing or plaque buildup.
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Jugular vein distention (JVD): An important clinical sign indicating congestive heart failure (CHF).
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Kernig's: Pain in the neck caused by flexing the hip; characterized by stiff hamstrings and an inability to straighten the leg; also a sign of meningitis.
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Lymphadenopathy: A condition marked by the enlargement of lymph nodes, which can indicate infection or other underlying issues.
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Meningismus: Presence of a stiff neck and other signs associated with meningitis, suggesting irritation of the meninges.
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Paraspinal tenderness: Tenderness found in the muscles adjacent to the vertebrae, often indicating injury or inflammation.
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Supple: Describes a state of being flexible and capable of free movement, contrasting with stiffness.
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Thyromegaly: An enlargement of the thyroid gland, which may indicate thyroid disease or dysfunction.
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Trachea midline: Normal position of the trachea; deviation towards the unaffected side can indicate a pneumothorax.
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Vertebral tenderness: Painful sensation directly over the vertebrae, often a sign of spinal injury or pathology.
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