Stress Fracture Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Stress Fracture article.
Absorb: 1. To take something in, as through the skin or the intestine. Ankle: The ankle joint is complex. It is made up of two joints: the true ankle joint and ... See the entire definition of AnkleAnterior: The front, as opposed to the posterior. The anterior surface of the heart is tow... See the entire definition of AnteriorArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisBenign: Not malignant. A benign tumor is one that does not invade surrounding tissue or sp... See the entire definition of BenignBone scan: A nuclear medicine technique for creating images of bones on a computer screen ... See the entire definition of Bone scanCalcaneus: The heel bone, a more or less rectangular bone at the back of the foot. Also kn... See the entire definition of CalcaneusCalcium: 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 CastCompression: 1. The act of pressing together. As in a compression fracture, nerve c... See the entire definition of CompressionCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisFasciitis: Inflammation of the fascia. Fatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueFemoral: Having to do with the femur. 
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 FractureHeel bone: Formally called the calcaneus. A more or less rectangular bone at the back o... See the entire definition of Heel boneHomeostasis: A property of cells, tissues, and organisms that allows the maintenance and r... See the entire definition of HomeostasisIbuprofen: 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 InflammationInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureInjury: 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 JointKnee: 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 LegLigament: A tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures, such as two ... See the entire definition of LigamentLower leg: The lower leg is the bottom segment of the leg: the part below the knee. Lumbar: Referring to the five lumbar vertebrae, the disks below them, and the correspondin... See the entire definition of Lumbar
Magnetic resonance imaging: A procedure that uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer t... See the entire definition of Magnetic resonance imagingMalleolus: The rounded bony prominence on either side of the ankle joint. Medial: 1. Pertaining to the middle; in or toward the middle; nearer the middle of ... See the entire definition of MedialMetatarsal: One of the five cylindrical bones that extend from the heel to the toes. Microscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicMorton's neuroma: A swollen inflamed nerve in the ball of the foot, usually between the b... See the entire definition of Morton's neuromaMRI: 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 MuscleNarcotic: 1. A drug that causes insensibility or stupor. A narcotic induces narcosi... See the entire definition of NarcoticNeck: 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 NerveNeuroma: A benign tumor that arises from a nerve as, for example, an acoustic glioma or op... See the entire definition of NeuromaNutrition: 1) The science or practice of taking in and utilizing foods. 2) A nourishing ... See the entire definition of NutritionOsteoblast: A cell that makes bone. It does so by producing a matrix that then becomes min... See the entire definition of OsteoblastOsteoclast: A cell that nibbles at and breaks down bone and is responsible for bone resorp... See the entire definition of Osteoclast
Osteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calc... See the entire definition of OsteoporosisOxycodone: Oxycodone is the active ingredient in OxyContin. Oxycodone is an opioid, a clos... See the entire definition of OxycodonePain: 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 PelvisPeriostitis: Inflammation of the periosteum. Physical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises... See the entire definition of Physical therapyPlantar: Having to do with the sole of the foot. Plantar fasciitis: Inflammation of the plantar fascia, the bowstring-like tissue that stre... See the entire definition of Plantar fasciitisRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationRadioactive: Emitting energy waves due to decaying atomic nuclei. Radioactive substances a... See the entire definition of RadioactiveRadioactive tracer: A radioactive molecule that can be sent through the body's circulatory... See the entire definition of Radioactive tracerReferred pain: Pain felt at a site other than where the cause is situated. An example is t... See the entire definition of Referred painSacral: Referring to the sacrum. For example, sacral agenesis is absence of all or part of... See the entire definition of SacralSacrum: The large heavy bone at the base of the spine, which is made up of fused sacral v... See the entire definition of Sacrum
Scan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSciatica: Pain that results from irritation of the sciatic nerve and typically radiates fr... See the entire definition of SciaticaShin: 1. The tibia, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg. Shin splint: An inflammatory condition of the front part of the tibia (the big bone in the... See the entire definition of Shin splintShock: In medicine, a critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow... See the entire definition of ShockSpine: 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects ... See the entire definition of SpineStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressStress fracture: A fracture caused by repetitive stress, as may occur in sports, strenuous... See the entire definition of Stress fractureSurgery: 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 SymptomSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Tendon: 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 ThighThigh bone: The thigh bone in anatomy is called the "femur." Whichever term you care to us... See the entire definition of Thigh bone
Tibia: The larger of the two long bones in the lower leg. The tibia is familiarly known as... See the entire definition of TibiaTomography: The process for generating a tomogram, a two-dimensional image of a slice or s... See the entire definition of TomographyTraction: In medicine, a procedure for manually pulling a part of the body to a beneficia... See the entire definition of TractionVein: A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back t... See the entire definition of Vein
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