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socket in the pelvis within which the head of the femur fits

shoulder; collarbone junction

a sensation such as pain or touch is experienced at a point remote from that at which the stimulus occurs

a connection between two vessels

the study of overweight

pertaining to the base

a network of vessels and nerves in the shoulder/arm region

sound or murmur heard in auscultation, especially an abnormal one

teeth immediately lateral to the incisors

pertaining to the brain and the spinal cord

part of the spine connecting to the brain and the spinal cord

excision of the gallbladder

abnormal softening of cartilage

dilation of the cervix and curettage of the uterus

graphic record of the view of an intervertebral disk

pertaining to the back

difficulty in swallowing

small hemorrhagic spot on the skin; larger than a petechia

abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces of the body

any degenerative disease of the brain

clustered together or occurring in bundles

inflammation of a fascia, a band of fibrous tissue that lies deep under the skin

a small, local, involuntary contraction of musclefibrosis

the operation of removing the roof of the intervertebral foramina for the relief of nerve root compression

the bottom or base of anything

a rapidly growing tumor

history and physical

bone extending from shoulder to elbow

abnormally low blood pressure

portion of small intestine

bowel obstruction

four anterior teeth in either jaw

elevated, irregularly-shaped scar

instrument for recording variations or undulations, arterial or other

excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra

division of the lamina of a vertebra

examination of the interior of the abdomen by means of an instrument called a laparoscope

the irrigation or washing out of an organ, such as a stomach or bowel

abnormally increased curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine

pertaining to the part of the back between the thorax and pelvis

dislocation in which bone is displaced from its normal position in the joint cavity

the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord

the transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly connected with it

posterior teeth which are used for grinding food

scientific study of the kidney, its anatomy, physiology, pathology, and patholphysiology

and of the conducting cells of the nervous system

involuntary, rapid movement of the eyeball

the removal of an ovary or ovaries

excision of an ovarian cyst

branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye

branch of surgery and medical science concerned with preservation, restoration of function of skeletal system, articulations, and structures

to examine by the hands; to feel

aspiration

kneecap

the passage of a fluid through the vessels of a specific organ

a tiny red spot on the skin

any of the bones of the fingers or toes

inflammation of the fascia of the sole of the foot

the medical science concerned with the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs

vascular disorder characterized by ischemia of the fingers or toes

instrument for measuring blood pressure in arteries

inflammation of one or more vertebrae

degenerative changes of vertebrae

forward displacement of lumbar vertebra

surgical creation of a small opening in the stapes

the breast bone; the bone connecting the clavicles and the first seven ribs

temporary suspension of consciousness, a faint or swoon

pertaining to synovia, which is a valid fluid contained in joint cavities also called synovial fluid

pertaining to or affecting the chest

the inner and larger bone of the lower leg; the shin bone

small, fleshy mass hanging from the soft palate above the root of the tongue

pertaining to the veins

sticky, thick