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Other names for knee?
If you mean scientific name for the knee bone, it's the patella. I hope this helps you.
Is the toes proximal to ankle?
ANSWER: YesTo quote my textbook, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition) by Donald C. Rizzo: "Proximal means nearest the point of attachment or origin. Example: the elbow is proximal to the wrist, the knee is proximal to the ankle. Distal mean away from the point of attachment or origin. Example: the wrist is distal to the elbow, the ankle is distal to the knee."
What is a patella?
The patella is a small, flat bone located in front of the knee joint. It acts as a protective shield for the knee and helps to increase the leverage of the quadriceps muscles. The patella also aids in the extension of the knee joint during movement.
What could a fluid filled sack beside your knee mean?
it could mean that your bursa(not sure how spelled) in your knee is swollen. they are there to protect your knee cap and normally have fluid in them. if you hit your knee on something really hard then it could have caused your bursa sack to swell up to protect the knee cap. normally, it just hurts for a little but you can still do things on it, it wont matter.
What does it mean when all your knee ligaments have been severed?
When all your knee ligaments are severed, it typically means that the knee joint is no longer stable and may result in significant pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the knee. It will likely require surgery to repair the ligaments and restore stability to the knee joint. Rehabilitation and physical therapy are crucial for regaining strength and mobility after such an injury.
Which muscle is involved in adduction at the ankle joint?
If you mean hyperadduction of the joint at the knee, it is stretching the muscle on the top of your thigh which is called the gastrocnemius.
MRI showed small effusion in knee what does this mean?
A small amount of fluid build up at the joint, possilby a sign of slight arthritis, mild gout or a moderate physical trauma ( for example a fall onto the knee).
What does an effusion at the mortise subtalar and talonavicular joints mean?
an accumulation of fluid in the ankle
What movement is occurring at a synovial joint when running in rugby?
If you mean the knee joint it is flexion and extension in any running movement.
Where is the fiba located?
Do you mean fibula?the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.
Other names for knee?
If you mean scientific name for the knee bone, it's the patella. I hope this helps you.
What does ICD9 code 719.07 mean?
ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for: Effusion of joint; ankle and foot
What does it mean to "extend" the knee joint and how is this movement performed?
To "extend" the knee joint means to straighten the leg by increasing the angle between the thigh and the lower leg. This movement is performed by contracting the quadriceps muscles on the front of the thigh, which pull on the patellar tendon to straighten the knee.
What does leg mean in medical terminology?
In medical and anatomical terms, "leg" refers to the portion of the lower limb between the knee and ankle.
Is the toes proximal to ankle?
ANSWER: YesTo quote my textbook, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition) by Donald C. Rizzo: "Proximal means nearest the point of attachment or origin. Example: the elbow is proximal to the wrist, the knee is proximal to the ankle. Distal mean away from the point of attachment or origin. Example: the wrist is distal to the elbow, the ankle is distal to the knee."
What is a patella?
The patella is a small, flat bone located in front of the knee joint. It acts as a protective shield for the knee and helps to increase the leverage of the quadriceps muscles. The patella also aids in the extension of the knee joint during movement.
How do Ganglion's Form?
There is no known reasons. Can be the sign of arthritis in the future, or it could mean that you over used your joint wrist or ankle.
