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Usually it means that the cartilage on the inside of the knee is flattened.
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What is Angiotensin I?
It causes narrowing of the small blood vessels in tissues, resulting in an increase in blood pressure
Which muscle of the medial compartment of the thigh does not insert onto the linea aspera of the femur?
Rectus femoris
What structure on the tibia contributes to the ankle joint?
The medial malleolus forms the medial portion of the ankle. The medial malleolus is familiar as the bump at your ankle that faces the other leg.
What structure on the humerus is most medial?
The medial epicondyle is the most medial structure of the humerus. The trochlea is the second.
Where is the eye in relation to the ear lateral or medial?
The shoulders are lateral and inferior to the eyes. The eyes are superior and medial to the shoulders.
Is there a link between arthritis and narrowing of the medial joint compartment?
Yes
What are the three compartments of the knee?
1. Medial Compartment 2. Lateral Compartment 3. Patello-Femoral Compartment
What is Angiotensin I?
It causes narrowing of the small blood vessels in tissues, resulting in an increase in blood pressure
Which muscle of the medial compartment of the thigh does not insert onto the linea aspera of the femur?
Rectus femoris
What disease causes a narrowing of the coronary ateries?
Atherosclerosis
What is mild medial joint space narrowing of the knee?
this refers to the disks in the spine ..as we age and other reasons the space begins to narrow between the vertabrae
Adductor magnus adductor longus and adductor brevis are parts of a large muscle mass of what?
medial compartment of the thigh
What is atherosclerotic narrowing?
Atherosclerosis is a process where plaques are formed within the lumen (inner lining) of blood vessels. This causes narrowing of the blood vessel.
What do the muscles on the medial side of the femur do?
You and adductor compartment on the medial side of the femur. The main muscles are adductor magnus, adductor longus and adductor brevis. These muscles adduct the thigh. They are very important muscles for horse rider.
What are the causes of ear clogs?
Wax, water, infection, narrowing of the ear canal.
What does medial joint space narrowing bilaterally with enthesopathic change anteriorly on the patella bilaterally at the insertion of the quadriceps tendons and suprapatellar effusion?
medial joint space narrowing bilaterally (sounds like arthritic/age-realted change in both knees) with enthesopathic change anteriorly on the patella bilaterally at the insertion of the quadriceps tendons (unhealthy tendon changes) suprapatellar effusion (swelling above the kneecaps, probably nothing you haven't noticed already)
What is moderate neural foraminal narrowing?
Neural foraminal compromise is the narrowing of the spinal column. It is the result of disc degeneration over a period of time. Bulging and narrowing of the spinal column, or foramen, causes nerve compression or bulging in the affected area.
