Abdomen

Abdomen is a large body cavity between the thorax (chest) and the pelvic cavity. A strong wall of... More >>

Achilles tendon

Achilles uh KIHL eez, tendon, is the tendon at the back of the ankle. It attaches the muscles of... More >>

Ankle

Ankle is the joint where the leg and the foot meet. The ankle joint enables the foot to move up... More >>

Ankylosis

Ankylosis, ang kuh LOH sihs, means a stiffening or a fusion of a joint, preventing motion.... More >>

Arm

Arm is the upper limb of a human being. Properly, the arm is only the part between the shoulder... More >>

Arthritis

Arthritis, ahr THRY tihs, is any of more than 100 diseases of the joints. People with arthritis... More >>

Back

Back is the part of the body that extends from the neck to the buttocks (rump). Its sides are... More >>

Backache

Backache is a pain that originates in the area of the spine. It is a common disorder that most... More >>

Beriberi

Beriberi, BEHR ee BEHR ee, is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin B-1, or thiamine. The name is... More >>

Bone

Bone is a hard substance that forms the framework of the bodies of animals with backbones,... More >>

Bone bank

Bone bank is a medical supply of bone that can be used in surgical operations. Doctors use the... More >>

Bunion

Bunion, BUHN yuhn, is a hard swelling on the foot at the place where the great toe connects with... More >>

Bursitis

Bursitis, buhr SY tihs, is a disorder that causes pain in the body's joints. It most commonly... More >>

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common disorder that causes pain and interferes with the use of the... More >>

Cartilage

Cartilage, KAHR tuh lihj, commonly called gristle, is a bluish-white rubbery tissue found in... More >>