![]() arthrography: Imaging of a joint, usually after injection of a contrast medium. arthrodesis: The surgical fixation of a joint by a procedure designed to accomplish fusion of the joint surfaces by promoting the proliferation of bone cells. arthrocentesis: Aspiration of fluid (e.g., synovial fluid) from a joint cavity. arthritis: Inflammation of joints, characterized by pain, swelling and diminished range of motion. arm: The superior part of the upper limb between the shoulder and the elbow. apophysis: An outgrowth or projection from a bone. Responsible for controlling stability during knee rotation. anterior cruciate ligament: A strong ligament of the knee that extends from the anterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the posterior part of the medial surface of the lateral condyle of the femur. anodontia: Congenital absence of most or all teeth. ankyl/o: bent, stiff ankylosis: Fixation and immobility of a joint. ankle: The region between the foot and leg. ![]() ![]() amputation: The removal of a limb or other body appendage. acromion: The lateral extension of the spine of the scapula and the highest point of the shoulder. acromioclavicular joint: The gliding joint formed by the outer extremity of the clavicle and the inner margin of the acromion process of the scapula. acid etching: Preparation of tooth surfaces with etching agents, such as phosphoric acid, to roughen the surface to increase adhesion. Acetabulum: Concave surface of pelvis where the head of the femur lies achondroplasia: A disorder that is a form of short-limb dwarfism. ![]()
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