Mankopf's Test
Pain raises the pulse rate. Palpation of a painful area should increase the pulse rate by 5% or more.
MAP
Mean Arterial Pressure
MAST
Military Antishock Trousers
McBride's Test
Ask the patient to stand on one leg while raising the opposite knee to the chest. Because the knee is bent, no sciatic stretch occurs and the spine is flexed, therby removing pressure from the facets...Full Definition
mcg
micrograms
MCL
Mid - Clavicular Line
McMurray's Test
Another useful test for meniscal lesions. To perform this test the patient lies supine while the examiner fully extends and flexes the knee while placing one hand over the joint line to feel for "clic...Full Definition
