Crutches Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Crutches article.
Aluminum: A naturally occurring element that makes up about 8% of the surface of the earth... See the entire definition of AluminumAmbulatory: Able to walk about, not bedridden or immobile. Ankle: The ankle joint is complex. It is made up of two joints: the true ankle joint and ... See the entire definition of AnkleArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Axilla: Armpit. Axillary: Pertaining to the armpit, the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and the bod... See the entire definition of AxillaryCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCast: 1) A protective shell of fiberglass, plastic, or plaster, and bandage that is molde... See the entire definition of CastCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationCrutch: A wooden or metal vertical prop that helps support a disabled person while he or s... See the entire definition of CrutchElbow: The juncture of the long bones in the middle portion of the upper extremity. The bo... See the entire definition of ElbowFlexion: The process of bending, or the state of being bent. For example, flexion of the f... See the entire definition of FlexionFoot pain: Foot pain is the sensation of discomfort in the foot arising from disorders or ... See the entire definition of Foot painForearm: The portion of the upper limb from the elbow to the wrist. The forearm has two bo... See the entire definition of ForearmGait: A manner of walking. Observation of gait can provide early diagnostic clues for a nu... See the entire definition of Gait
Injury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyKnee: The knee is a joint which has three parts. The thigh bone (the femur) meets the lar... See the entire definition of KneeLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParalysis: Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one mu... See the entire definition of ParalysisPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPolio: Abbreviation for poliomyelitis, an acute and sometimes devastating disease caused ... See the entire definition of PolioPosture: The carriage of the body as a whole, the attitude of the body, or the position of... See the entire definition of PostureSensory: Relating to sensation, to the perception of a stimulus, to the voyage made by inc... See the entire definition of SensoryShock: In medicine, a critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow... See the entire definition of ShockSprained ankle: See: Ankle sprain. Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTriceps: The muscle that extends (straightens) the forearm. The triceps can be felt as the... See the entire definition of TricepsWrist: The part of the hand that is nearest the forearm and consists of the carpal bones a... See the entire definition of Wrist
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