Shoulder Dislocation Glossary of Terms
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Anatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticCapsule: Capsule has many meanings in medicine including the following:
Cartilage: Firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints. A flexible kind of cartilag... See the entire definition of CartilageCollarbone: A horizontal bone above the first rib that makes up the front part of the shou... See the entire definition of CollarboneDeltoid: The muscle, roughly triangular in shape, that stretches from the collarbone (clav... See the entire definition of DeltoidDislocated shoulder: The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body and allows th... See the entire definition of Dislocated shoulderEmergency 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 FractureHumerus: The long bone in the upper arm that extends from the shoulder to the elbow. Inferior: In anatomy, below or toward the feet. As opposed to superior. The liver is infer... See the entire definition of InferiorInjury: 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 JointLigament: A tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures, such as two ... See the entire definition of LigamentMedical school: A school with a curriculum leading to a medical degree. The mission of eve... See the entire definition of Medical school
Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleOperating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulseRange 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 RecurrentRotator cuff: A group of four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Each of these ten... See the entire definition of Rotator cuffScapula: The shoulder blade (or "wingbone"), the familiar flat triangular bone at the back... See the entire definition of ScapulaSedative: A drug that calms a patient, easing agitation and permitting sleep. Sedatives ge... See the entire definition of SedativeSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationShoulder: 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 dislocation: See: Dislocated shoulder
Shoulder 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 painStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSubluxation: Partial dislocation of a joint. A complete dislocation is a luxation. Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Wrist: The part of the hand that is nearest the forearm and consists of the carpal bones a... See the entire definition of WristX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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