Orthopaedics · Skeletal System · Easy
Bunion
Meaning: Bony prominence at the first metatarsophalangeal joint, usually with hallux valgus.
In practice: Inspection of the foot should note this deformity alongside claw toes, hammer toes and flat feet.
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Which word means: Inflammation of a bursa — a fluid-filled sac cushioning a joint.
Answer: Bursitis
Which word means: Permanent shortening of muscle, tendon or fascia that restricts joint movement.
Answer: Contracture
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