Broken Shoulder Blade (Fractured Scapula) Glossary of Terms
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Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcromion: The projection of the scapula (the shoulder blade) that forms the point of the s... See the entire definition of AcromionArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisBumps: The raised area of a bump or bruise results from blood leaking from these injured b... See the entire definition of BumpsBursitis: Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that fu... See the entire definition of BursitisChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestCollarbone: A horizontal bone above the first rib that makes up the front part of the shou... See the entire definition of CollarboneDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisElbow: The juncture of the long bones in the middle portion of the upper extremity. The bo... See the entire definition of ElbowEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureFrozen shoulder: Permanent severe limitation of the range of motion of the shoulder due to... See the entire definition of Frozen shoulder
Hammer: The malleus. Humerus: The long bone in the upper arm that extends from the shoulder to the elbow. Injury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMorphine: A powerful narcotic agent that has strong analgesic (pain relief) action and oth... See the entire definition of MorphineMotor: Something that produces or refers to motion. For example, a motor neuron is a nerve... See the entire definition of MotorMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPain management: The process of providing medical care that alleviates or reduces pain. Mi... See the entire definition of Pain managementPhysical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises... See the entire definition of Physical therapyPrimary care: A patient's main source for regular medical care, ideally providing continui... See the entire definition of Primary care
Prognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRange of motion: The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and ... See the entire definition of Range of motionRehabilitation: The process of helping a person who has suffered an illness or injury rest... See the entire definition of RehabilitationScapula: The shoulder blade (or "wingbone"), the familiar flat triangular bone at the back... See the entire definition of ScapulaSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderShoulder blade: The familiar flat triangular bone at the back of the shoulder. Known famil... See the entire definition of Shoulder bladeShoulder joint: The flexible ball-and-socket joint formed by the junction of the humerus... See the entire definition of Shoulder jointShoulder pain: Pain in the shoulder due to an injury or disease. The design of the shoulde... See the entire definition of Shoulder painSpleen: An organ that is located in the upper-left part of the abdomen, not far from the s... See the entire definition of SpleenSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thorax: The area of the body that is located between the abdomen and the neck. Within the ... See the entire definition of Thorax
Trauma: A physical or emotional injury.
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