Orthopedics

Orthopedics

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

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supination

Health care; Orthopedics

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

phalanx

Health care; Orthopedics

Anatomically, any of the bones in the fingers or toes.

rheumatism

Health care; Diseases

Rheumatism describes any of a number of painful conditions of muscles, tendons, joints and bones.

bursitis

Health care; Orthopedics

Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body.

A hematoma is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. It occurs because the wall of a blood vessel has been damaged and blood has leaked into tissues where it does not belong. The hematoma ...