Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Hard
Tendonit
Meaning: Inflammation of a tendon causing localised pain and swelling (short form: tendonitis).
In practice: Achilles tendonitis is aggravated by running and causes posterior heel pain.
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Which word means: Boat-shaped carpal bone in the proximal row on the thumb side of the wrist.
Answer: Scaphoid
Which word means: One of five long bones of the palm between the carpus and the fingers.
Answer: Metacarpal
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