A–Z Index
Medical mnemonics and acronyms from A to Z
Browse all JACCOL entries alphabetically. Use filters to narrow the list.
7-3-2 ribs
7 true ribs, 3 false ribs, 2 floating ribs
ABCDE
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
ABG
Arterial blood gas
Acid-Base Disorders — ROME
Respiratory Opposite, Metabolic Equal
ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
ACR - American College of Radiology
American College of Radiology
ADP
Adenosine diphosphate
ALARA - As Low As Reasonably Achievable
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
ALT
Alanine aminotransferase
Anterior Pituitary Hormones — FLAT PIG
FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, Insulin-like (IGF), GH
AP - Anteroposterior
Anteroposterior
AST
Aspartate aminotransferase
ATP
Adenosine triphosphate
AXR - Abdominal X-Ray
Abdominal X-Ray
BA - Barium
Barium
BEST
Brachioradialis, Extensors, Supinator, Triceps
BP
Blood pressure
C3, 4, 5 keeps the diaphragm alive
C3, C4 and C5 contribute to the phrenic nerve
Cardiac Action Potential Phases — All Points Reach Plateau, Restore
All Points Reach Plateau, Restore
Cardiac Output Determinants — PRSH
Preload, Rate, Stroke volume, Heart contractility
Celiac, SMA, IMA
Celiac trunk supplies foregut; SMA supplies midgut; IMA supplies hindgut
CIS
Carcinoma in situ
CNS
Central nervous system
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cranial nerves clean mnemonic
Oh Once One Takes The Anatomy Final, Very Good Vacations Are Heavenly
CRC
Colorectal cancer
CRP
C-reactive protein
CT - Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
CTA - CT Angiogram
CT Angiogram
CTPA - CT Pulmonary Angiogram
CT Pulmonary Angiogram
CXR - Chest X-Ray
Chest X-Ray
DCIS
Ductal carcinoma in situ
DEXA - Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
DICOM - Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
DRE - Dose Reference Level
Dose Reference Level
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
DXA - Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
ECG / EKG
Electrocardiogram
ERCP - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
FAST
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
FBC
Full blood count
FNA
Fine needle aspiration
GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale
GFR
Glomerular filtration rate
GMax Extends, GMed Abducts
Gluteus maximus extends; gluteus medius/minimus abduct and stabilise the pelvis
Hamstrings cross hip and knee
True hamstrings cross both the hip and knee and are mainly supplied by the tibial division of the sciatic nerve
HbA1c
Glycated haemoglobin
HCC
Hepatocellular carcinoma
HR
Heart rate
HSG - Hysterosalpingogram
Hysterosalpingogram
IHC
Immunohistochemistry
IVP - Intravenous Pyelogram
Intravenous Pyelogram
IVU - Intravenous Urogram
Intravenous Urogram
JACCOL
Jaundice, Anaemia, Clubbing, Cyanosis, Oedema, Lymphadenopathy
JVP
Jugular venous pressure
KUB - Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder
Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder
LAT - Lateral
Lateral
LDH
Lactate dehydrogenase
LOAF
Lateral two lumbricals, Opponens pollicis, Abductor pollicis brevis, Flexor pollicis brevis
LOC - Loss of Cortical Outline
Loss of Cortical Outline
LR6 SO4 AO3
Lateral rectus CN VI, superior oblique CN IV, all others CN III
Lung Volumes — VATIRE
Volume, Air, Tidal, Inspiratory, Residual, Expiratory
MCL
Medial collateral ligament
MI
Myocardial infarction
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
MSK - Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal
NAD - No Abnormality Detected
No Abnormality Detected
NAD+
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
NAVEL
Nerve, Artery, Vein, Empty space, Lymphatics
Nephron Segment Functions — GLARCD
Glomerulus, Loop (of Henle), Ascending limb, Renal cortex collecting duct, Collecting Duct
NFA - No Further Action
No Further Action
OPG - Orthopantomogram
Orthopantomogram
OPQRST
Onset, Provocation/Palliation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Time
PA - Posteroanterior
Posteroanterior
PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication System
Picture Archiving and Communication System
PAD and DAB
Palmar ADduct, Dorsal ABduct
PCL
Posterior cruciate ligament
PE
Pulmonary embolism
PNS
Peripheral nervous system
Portal triad: DAVE
Duct, Artery, Vein, Epiploic foramen posteriorly
RADS - Reporting and Data System
Reporting and Data System
RALS
Right Anterior, Left Superior
RIP
Rectus abdominis, Inferior epigastric vessels, Poupart's ligament
RIS - Radiology Information System
Radiology Information System
RR
Respiratory rate
SBP
Systolic blood pressure
SIGECAPS
Sleep, Interest, Guilt, Energy, Concentration, Appetite, Psychomotor changes, Suicidal ideation
SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, Subscapularis
SOAP
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
SOL - Space-Occupying Lesion
Space-Occupying Lesion
Some Say Marry Money
Sensory, Sensory, Motor, Motor, Both, Motor, Both, Sensory, Both, Both, Motor, Motor
SpO2
Peripheral oxygen saturation
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint
Tom, Dick and Very Nervous Harry
Tibialis posterior, flexor Digitorum longus, posterior tibial Artery and Veins, tibial Nerve, flexor Hallucis longus
VAN
Vein, Artery, Nerve
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