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Posted On: February 28, 2007

SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

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SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM:
Part of the autonomic nervous system, beginning in the thoracic and lumbar areas of the spinal cord. It acts as an automatic regulating system within the body.



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Posted On: February 27, 2007

SYNOVIAL FLUID

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SYNOVIAL FLUID:
Lubricating fluid within the joints.


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Posted On: February 26, 2007

SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE

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SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE:
The membrane that lines joints.


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Posted On: February 25, 2007

TEMPORAL BONE

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TEMPORAL BONE:
The skull bone on each side of the head. It contains the ear canal.


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Posted On: February 25, 2007

TEMPORAL

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TEMPORAL:
The side of the skull, toward the temple area.


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Posted On: February 25, 2007

SYNOVITIS

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SYNOVITIS:
Inflammation of the synovial membrane.


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Posted On: February 24, 2007

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT

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TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT:
The joint that allows us to open and close our mouth. It is formed where the temporal bone and the mandible join.


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Posted On: February 23, 2007

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION (TMJ)

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TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION (TMJ):
A disorder of the articulation of the temporomandibular joint causing jaw and facial pain, headaches, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and neck stiffness.


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Posted On: February 22, 2007

TENDINITIS

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TENDINITIS :
Inflammation of a tendon.


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Posted On: February 21, 2007

TENDON

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TENDON:
Fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bones. This is also part of a person’s connective tissue.


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Posted On: February 20, 2007

THERAPY

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THERAPY:
Treatment for an injury, illness or other disorder.


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Posted On: February 19, 2007

THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE

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THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE:
Exercise prescribed to treat an injury, illness or other condition.


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Posted On: February 18, 2007

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

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THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE:
Massage prescribed to treat an injury, illness or other condition.


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Posted On: February 17, 2007

THORACIC

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THORACIC:
The region of the body below the cervical region and above the lumbar region. Pertaining to the thorax or chest area. The thoracic spine is made up of 12 vertebrae, T-1 through T-12.


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Posted On: February 16, 2007

THORAX

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THORAX:
That part of the body between the neck and diaphragm; the chest.


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Posted On: February 15, 2007

TIBIA

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TIBIA:
The larger of the two bones in the lower leg below the knee.


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Posted On: February 14, 2007

TINNITUS

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TINNITUS:
A ringing or other noise in the ears, such as buzzing roaring or clicking.


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Posted On: February 13, 2007

TOMOGRAPHY

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TOMOGRAPHY:
Detailed three dimensional x-rays of a plane section of a solid object such as a human body.


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Posted On: February 12, 2007

TRANSVERSE PROCESS

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TRANSVERSE PROCESS:
Bones, one on each side of, and projecting out from, a vertebra.


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Posted On: February 11, 2007

TRAPEZIUS

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TRAPEZIUS:
Two flat muscles, one on each side of the upper back allowing a person to raise the head and shoulders.


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Posted On: February 10, 2007

TRAUMA

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TRAUMA:
Physically, a serious injury to the body; emotionally, an event that causes great distress.



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Posted On: February 9, 2007

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)

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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI):
Serious injury to the brain. It occurs as a result of a sudden trauma to the head causing damage to the brain. It can be a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury.


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Posted On: February 8, 2007

TRIGGER POINT

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TRIGGER POINT:
A sensitive or irritable nodule or point in a muscle causing pain.


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Posted On: February 7, 2007

ULNAR NERVE

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ULNAR NERVE:
Runs down the inner side of the arm, passing near the elbow and supplies the muscles and skin on the medial side of the hand.


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Posted On: February 6, 2007

VENTRAL

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VENTRAL:
Near or on the abdomen.


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Posted On: February 5, 2007

VENTRICLES

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VENTRICLES:
A small chamber or cavity. There are ventricles in the heart and brain.


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Posted On: February 4, 2007

VERTEBRA

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VERTEBRA:
Any of the 33 bones making up the spinal column.


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Posted On: February 3, 2007

VERTEBRAE

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VERTEBRAE:
The plural of vertebra.


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Posted On: February 1, 2007

WHIPLASH

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WHIPLASH:
An strain or sprain injury to the neck caused by the head being thrown forward and backward rapidly or by hyperextension/hyperflexion of the neck; also, acceleration-deceleration injury. It is usually associated with rear end automobile accidents.


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Posted On: February 1, 2007

VERTIGO

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VERTIGO:
A balance disorder. The sensation of losing one’s balance. Dizziness.


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