Shoulder Separation Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Shoulder Separation article.
AC joint: Acromioclavicular joint located between the acromion (a projection of the scapul... See the entire definition of AC jointAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcromioclavicular joint: A gliding joint located between the acromion (a projection of the... See the entire definition of Acromioclavicular jointAcromion: The projection of the scapula (the shoulder blade) that forms the point of the s... See the entire definition of AcromionAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisBaseline: Information or data gathered at the beginning of a period from which variations ... See the entire definition of BaselineBruise: Injury of the soft tissues that results in breakage of the local capillaries and l... See the entire definition of BruiseChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicClavicle: The bone extending from the breastbone (sternum) at the base of the front of the... See the entire definition of ClavicleCollarbone: A horizontal bone above the first rib that makes up the front part of the shou... See the entire definition of CollarboneCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency department
Fracture: 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 shoulderIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Indicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointLabrum: In medicine, a ring of fibrocartilage (fibrous cartilage) around the edge of the a... See the entire definition of LabrumLigament: A tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures, such as two ... See the entire definition of LigamentMRI: 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 MuscleNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNumb: Numb, or numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numb... See the entire definition of Numb
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 PharmacyPhysical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises... See the entire definition of Physical therapyPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: 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 RehabilitationRotator cuff: A group of four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Each of these ten... See the entire definition of Rotator cuffRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureScapula: 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 SensationShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderShoulder 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 pain
Strain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainSurgeon: 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 SurgerySymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundX-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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