General Anatomy · Multiple Systems · Easy
Groin
Meaning: The area where the front of the thigh meets the lower abdomen on each side.
In practice: A lump in the groin that gets bigger on coughing may be an inguinal hernia.
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Which word means: The clear flexible structure behind the pupil that focuses light onto the retina.
Answer: Lens
Which word means: Movement bringing the top of the foot upward towards the shin.
Answer: Dorsiflexion
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