Extremities Medical Terminology

Extremity | definition of extremity by Medical dictionary

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extremity. 1. The outermost or farthest point or portion: at the extremity of the peninsula. 2. The greatest or utmost degree: the extremity of despair. 3. Grave danger, necessity, or distress: people in extremity. 4. An extreme or severe measure: had to resort to …

Extremities | definition of extremities by Medical dictionary

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extremity. 1. The outermost or farthest point or portion: at the extremity of the peninsula. 2. The greatest or utmost degree: the extremity of despair. 3. Grave danger, necessity, or …

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean

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Here is a list of word parts. They may be at the beginning, in the middle, or at …

Parts of the Lower Extremity of the Body

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The lower extremity includes the hip, knee, and ankle joints, and the bones of the thigh, leg, and foot. Many people refer …

Anatomical Terminology | Anatomy and Physiology I

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Anatomical Terms of Movement - Flexion

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Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion are terms used to describe movements at the ankle. They refer to the two surfaces of the foot; the dorsum (superior surface) and the plantar surface (the …

Extremity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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extremity: [noun] the farthest or most remote part, section, or point.

Medical Terminology Chapter 13 Flashcards | Quizlet

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Medical Terminology Chapter 13. Term. 1 / 72. acr/o. Click the card to flip 👆. Definition. 1 / 72. Word part: extremities (hands and feet), top, extreme point. Click the card to flip 👆.

Extremities Physical Exam Section Words and Phrases

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EXTREMITIES: Examination of his wrist joint is stable. Dorsally, on the radial side, he has some swelling and tenderness. There is no snuffbox tenderness or tenderness in the …

Medical Terminology: Skeletal Root Words - dummies

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Here’s a list of important skeletal system root words and combining forms. Root Word. What It Means. Kyph/o. Humpback (posterior curvature of thoracic …