Pulled Hamstring Glossary of Terms
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Acute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAnatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisAvulse: To separate or tear away a body part, as from an accident or surgery. While playi... See the entire definition of AvulseAvulsion: Tearing away. A nerve can be avulsed by an injury, as can part of a bone. Belly: That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and t... See the entire definition of BellyBiceps: A muscle that has two heads, or origins. There is more than one biceps muscle. The... See the entire definition of BicepsCalf: The belly or fleshy hind part of the back of the leg below the knee. The calf is mad... See the entire definition of CalfChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic pain: Pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over ... See the entire definition of Chronic painCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationCompression: 1. The act of pressing together. As in a compression fracture, nerve c... See the entire definition of CompressionContraction: The tightening and shortening of a muscle. Diagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of Drain
Femur: The single bone in the thigh, which is the largest bone in the human body. Also kno... See the entire definition of FemurFibula: The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg. The end of the fibula forms the bon... See the entire definition of FibulaFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureFrostbite: Damage to tissues from freezing due to the formation of ice crystals within cel... See the entire definition of FrostbiteGroin: The area where the thigh meets the hip. Hamstring: One of the prominent tendons at the back of the knee. The hamstrings are the si... See the entire definition of HamstringHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInsertion: A chromosome abnormality that is due to insertion of a segment from one chromos... See the entire definition of InsertionIschium: The bone that makes up the lower-rear part of the pelvis. Also known as ischiopub... See the entire definition of IschiumJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointKnee: The knee is a joint which has three parts. The thigh bone (the femur) meets the lar... See the entire definition of KneeKnee joint: The knee joint has three parts. The thigh bone (the femur) meets the large sh... See the entire definition of Knee joint
Labor: Childbirth, the process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbil... See the entire definition of LaborLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegMagnetic resonance imaging: A procedure that uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer t... See the entire definition of Magnetic resonance imagingMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPelvis: The lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones. Structures in the fe... See the entire definition of PelvisPhysical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises... See the entire definition of Physical therapyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisQuadriceps: Although the term "quadriceps" technically may refer to any four-headed muscle... See the entire definition of QuadricepsRange of motion: The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and ... See the entire definition of Range of motionRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of Recurrent
Rehabilitation: The process of helping a person who has suffered an illness or injury rest... See the entire definition of RehabilitationResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureSciatica: Pain that results from irritation of the sciatic nerve and typically radiates fr... See the entire definition of SciaticaSpasm: A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the ... See the entire definition of SpasmSpinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStrain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTendon: The soft tissue by which muscle attaches to bone. Tendons are somewhat flexible, b... See the entire definition of TendonTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thigh: The thick, muscular portion of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee. The t... See the entire definition of ThighTibia: The larger of the two long bones in the lower leg. The tibia is familiarly known as... See the entire definition of TibiaUltrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of Ultrasound
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