| HTK | heel to knee |
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| SACH | small animal care hospital; solid ankle cushioned heel |
| heel spur syndrome | <syndrome> A condition where the plantar fascia becomes inflamed at the region of a bony spur or growth off the calcaneous bone (heel). Common symptoms include foot pain that is exacerbated by activity. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| heel tap | A reflex movement of the toes when the heel is tapped, present in multiple sclerosis and other diseases of the pyramidal tract. (05 Mar 2000) |
| heel tendon | See: Tendon, Achilles (12 Dec 1998) |
| heel-to-shin test | A test of lower limb coordination and position sense; the subject places the heel of one foot on the opposite knee and then slides it distally along the shin to the opposite side. Synonym: heel-to-knee-to-toe test. (05 Mar 2000) |
| spurs, heel | Pointed bony outgrowths at the back of the heel or under the heel beneath the sole of the foot. Heel spurs at the back of the heel are associated with inflammation of the achilles tendon (tendinitis) and cause tenderness and pain at the back of the heel made worse while pushing off the ball of the foot. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lark's-heel | <botany> Indian cress. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |