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Ligaments, knee
Ligaments are strong, elastic bands of tissue that connect bone to bone. They provide strength and stability to the joint. Four ligaments connect the femur (the bone in the thigh) with the tibia (the larger bone in the lower leg): > >The…
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- Beta agonist See: Beta-agonist
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- CA 125 CA 125: A cancer marker, a protein normally made by certain cells in the body including those of the uterine…
- Aneurysm, berry A berry aneurysm is a small outpouching (aneurysm) that looks like a berry and classically occurs at the…
- Jogger's nails Very small semi-circular white spots on the nails. These spots may be found on the fingernails and…
- CNS prophylaxis Chemotherapy or radiation therapy to the central nervous system (CNS). This is preventative treatment. It is…
- Amsler grid While conducting an eye examination, the eye care professional may ask the patient to look at an Amsler grid…
- Warts, plantar Warts that grow on the soles of the feet. Plantar warts are different from most other warts. They tend to be…
- Aorta, thoracic The thoracic aorta is a section of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, within the chest. Specifically…