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Orthopedics
The study of the musculoskeletal system which includes: bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.
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gangrene
Health care; Diseases
The death of body tissue due to the loss of blood supply to that tissue, sometimes permitting bacteria to invade it and accelerate its decay.
joint
Health care; Diseases
A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage.
abduction
Health care; Diseases
In medicine, the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
avulsion fracture
Health care; Diseases
An avulsion fracture is a bone fracture which occurs when a fragment of bone tears away from the main mass of bone as a result of physical trauma.
shoulder blade
Health care; Orthopedics
The flat triangular bone at the back of the shoulder. Known familiarly as the wingbone or medically as the scapula.
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