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Orthopedics

The study of the musculoskeletal system which includes: bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

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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.

abduction

Health care; Orthopedics

In medicine, the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.

achilles tendon

Health care; Orthopedics

A tough sinew that attaches the calf muscle to the back of the heel bone. The Achilles tendon is one of the longest tendons in the body. It is also called the tendo Achilles or the tendo calcaneus, ...

fibula

Health care; Orthopedics

The lateral and smaller of the two long bones in the lower leg between the knee and ankle.

ankle bone

Health care; Orthopedics

The ankle bone is termed the talus. It is the bone of the foot that joins the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint.

tendon

Health care; Orthopedics

The tissue by which a muscle attaches to bone. A tendon is somewhat flexible, but fibrous and tough.

pronation

Health care; Orthopedics

Rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm is down and the corresponding movement of the foot and leg with the sole down.

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