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What is a lump on the tendon at the base of the thumb?
A ganglion lump attached to ligaments is a ganglion cyst. The cyst is a ball of fluid that grows on a ligament, tendon, or joint. Most go away in time by themselves, but some need surgery or needle aspiration.
Why is the Achilles tendon reflex protective?
If you break it you can never completely walk again. Just watch the movie Troy and when Achilles gets hit with the arrow in the heel he can't walk. So that's why they call it the Achilles Heel.
Can you die from Achilles tendon?
While a rupture of the Achilles tendon can be painful and may require surgery to repair, it is not typically a life-threatening injury. With proper treatment and rehabilitation, most individuals recover well from an Achilles tendon rupture.
Why is the cell membrane still attached to the cell wall at some point when the cell is plasmolysed?
Cellulose microfibrils extending from strands of the Hechtian reticulum and entwining into the cell wall matrix act as anchors for the plasma membrane as it moves away from the wall during plasmolysis.
What is the difference between a skeletal muscle's origin and its insertion?
the position at which the end of the muscles is attached by means of a tendon to a movable bone whereas insertion is the attachment of muscles to the movable bone.. also origin is generally closer to the mid line of the body whereas insertion is farther away..
What is full thickness rupture of the biceps tendon with distal retraction?
The biceps tendon is torn all the way through, and the biceps has pulled the broken end away from the shoulder.
What is an avulsion injury?
Avulsion in medical terms is a pulling or tearing away. Avulsion is the group known for 'Indoctrination Into the Cult of Death'
When the retina is pulled away from is normal position of being attached to the choroid this is know as?
retinal detachment
What would happen if a lung's visceral membrane were pulled away from its parietal membrane still attached to the chest wall?
The connection between the two layers is held together by surface tension. By interfering with this the lungs will not expand with each breath but they will collapse.
What does it mean when a guy says he was getting too attached so he pulled away?
this means he doesn't like you and he is just trying to let you down easy!
How can I remove the tendon from a chicken breast?
To remove the tendon from a chicken breast, use a sharp knife to carefully cut along the tendon and pull it away from the meat. Be cautious to avoid cutting into the meat itself.
What is the function of the abductor pollicis brevis tendon in the hand?
The abductor pollicis brevis tendon in the hand helps to move the thumb away from the palm, allowing for better grip and dexterity.
What happens if old person license is taken away and they still drive and get pulled over?
They will be charged with driving without a license. There is normally a fine involved.
What is the difference between a muscle's origin and it's insertion?
the position at which the end of the muscles is attached by means of a tendon to a movable bone whereas insertion is the attachment of muscles to the movable bone.. also origin is generally closer to the mid line of the body whereas insertion is farther away..
What happened to the coin when you pulled the cardboard away?
When the cardboard is pulled away quickly, the coin remains in place due to inertia. The coin tends to stay at rest until a force is applied to move it.
What is flexor carpi radialis tenotomy and if the doctor stated he also released the carpi does that mean carpal tunnel?
Tenotomy means to cut a tendon. In this case the flexor carpi radialis tendon. This tendon doesn't run through the carpel tunnel itself. A few doctors do lump it with the other four that do go through the tunnel. By saying he released the carpi, he means that the cut tendon no longer is attached to the wrist bone it once went to. You must of had problems with the thumb. At the link below, you will see this muscle and tendon. There is a "bar" holding the other tendons away from the flexor carpi radialis. This shows that is is not in the tunnel.
What is a lump on the tendon at the base of the thumb?
A ganglion lump attached to ligaments is a ganglion cyst. The cyst is a ball of fluid that grows on a ligament, tendon, or joint. Most go away in time by themselves, but some need surgery or needle aspiration.
