Peripheral nervous system
The peripheral nervous
system or PNS, is part of
the nervous system, and
consists of the nerves and
neurons that reside or
extend outside the central
nervous system (the brain
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Tracheotomy
A tracheotomy or
tracheostomy is a surgical
procedure performed on the
neck to open a direct airway
through an incision in the
trachea (the windpipe). ... > full story
Pain
Pain's an unpleasant
sensation which may be
associated with actual or
potential tissue damage and
which may have physical and
emotional components.
According to the
International Association
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Orthopedic surgery
Orthopedic surgery or
orthopedics (Commonwealth:
"orthopaedics") is the
branch of surgery concerned
with acute, chronic,
traumatic, and recurrent
injuries and other disorders
of the musculoskeletal
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Human skeleton
The human skeleton is made of individual or joined bones, supported and supplemented by a structure of ligaments, tendons, muscles, cartilage and other organs. The skeleton is not unchanging; it ... > more -
Human anatomy
Human anatomy or anthropotomy is a special field within anatomy. It studies structures and systems of the human body, leaving the study of tissues to histology and cells to cytology. The human body, ... > more -
Calisthenics
United States calisthenics is a type of exercise consisting of a variety of simple movements usually performed without weights or other equipment that are intended to increase body strength and ... > more -
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender, usually as a result of a specific strain or overuse. Whilst it is called "tennis elbow", it should be noted ... > more -
Tension headache
Tension headaches, which were recently renamed tension type headaches by the International Headache Society, are the most common type of headaches. The pain can radiate from the neck, back, eyes, or ... > more -
Chondromalacia patellae
Chondromalacia Patellae (also known as CMP, Patello-femoral Pain Syndrome, or Runner's Knee) is a degenerative condition of the cartilage surface of the back of the knee cap, or patella. It produces ... > more -
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Separation anxiety disorder
Separation anxiety disorder (or simply separation anxiety) is a psychological condition in which an individual has excessive anxiety regarding separation from home or from people to whom the ... > more
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