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articular /ar·tic·u·lar/ (ahr-tik´u-ler) pertaining to a joint.
articular. See articulate. articular pertaining to a joint. articular capsule see articular capsule. articular cartilage see cartilage. congenital articular rigidity caused by inherited defects, intrauterine viral infections, ingestion of poisons including plants and anthelmintics. See also contracted, contracted foal, lupinus. articular meniscus similar to an articular disk but is semicircular or C-shaped. articular plate the cartilaginous covering at the epiphysis of bones in arthrodial joints. Together with the growth cartilage comprises the joint cartilage. articular rigidity fixation of a joint, including arthrogryposis and ankylosis. May be caused by contracture of tendons, ligaments or muscles, by deformity of joint surfaces or by fusion of them. Patient discussion about articular. Q. My son was diagnosed with baker's cyst. Is he in a risk group for other articular diseases? As far as I understand baker's cyst is a risk factor for other diseases. Is it true? Do we need to send him to some special screening tests? A. Baker's cyst is not a risk factor for articular diseases in children. You don't need any special screening test. Statistically the cyst will disappear after a while. Read more or ask a question about articularHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Enhanced with a description of game farms and hunting resorts; a 'Meat Composition' guide of articular animals in terms of their fat, protein, calories, etc. Including triangular fibro-cartilage (TFCC) in the wrist, small joint tendons or articular cartilage damaged via injury or prolonged, excessive movements of the ankle, elbow or wrist. It is an effective technique for regenerating articular cartilage in appropriate patients, ie. |
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