ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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Question
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Whooshing sound upon auscultation
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Crackling sound upon auscultation
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Audible or palpable crunching during movement
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Stiffness of a joint
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Detailed explanation-1: -Crepitus, sometimes called crepitation (krep-i-tay-shen), describes any grinding, creaking, cracking, grating, crunching, or popping that occurs when moving a joint.
Detailed explanation-2: -Crepitus is a palpable or audible grating or crunching sensation produced by motion. This sensation may or may not be accompanied by discomfort. Crepitus occurs when roughened articular or extra-articular surfaces are rubbed together by active motion or by manual compression.
Detailed explanation-3: -Crepitus – or joint sounds and bone cracking – can be a normal part of movement. Many people experience popping joints, especially as they get older. You may notice: Sounds of knee popping or knee cracking when you bend your knee. Popping or cracking when you bend your elbow.
Detailed explanation-4: -Crepitation: A palpable or audible grating or crunching sensation produced by motion of a joint or tendon. Diarthrodial joint: A freely movable joint lined by synovium.