| BTR | Bezold-type reflex; biceps tendon reflex |
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| DTR | deep tendon reflex; dietetic technician registered |
| GTO | Golgi tendon organ |
| MCT | manual cervical traction; mean cell thickness; mean cell threshold; mean circulation time; mean corp... |
| PTB | patellar tendon bearing; prior to birth |
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| arcus inguinalis | An alternate term for inguinal ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| canalis inguinalis | A passage in the lower anterior abdominal wall which in the male allows passage of the spermatic cord and in the female contains the round ligament. Because of the weakness it creates in the abdominal wall, it is the most frequent site for a hernia. (12 Dec 1998) |
| regio inguinalis | The topographical area of the inferior abdomen related to the inguinal canal, lateral to the pubic region. Synonym: regio inguinalis, groin, iliac region, inguen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| plexus inguinalis | A lymphatic plexus formed of 10 to 15 lymph nodes with their connecting vessels lying superficially near the termination of the great saphenous vein and more deeply along the femoral artery and vein. See: superficial inguinal lymph nodes. Synonym: plexus inguinalis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| plica inguinalis | An embryonic mesodermal thickening that joins the caudal end of the urogenital ridge to the anterior abdominal wall; the gubernaculum of the testis develops in it. Synonym: inguinal fold. (05 Mar 2000) |
| crus laterale anuli inguinalis superficialis | Portion of the external oblique aponeurosis which passes lateral to the superficial inguinal ring blending into the inguinal ligament and forming the lateral boundary of the ring. Synonym: crus laterale anuli inguinalis superficialis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| crus mediale annuli inguinalis superficialis | Portion of the external oblique aponeurosis which passes medial to the superficial inguinal ring forming the medial boundary of the ring. Synonym: crus mediale annuli inguinalis superficialis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tinea inguinalis | Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the perineum, better known as jock itch. This condition is often treated with clotrimazole or miconazole cream. Good general hygiene is vital in the prevention of tinea cruris. Keep the groin area clean and dry and avoid chafing. Launder athletic supporters frequently. Use an antifungal or drying powder after showering. (27 Sep 1997) |
| fossa inguinalis lateralis | A depression on the peritoneal surface of the anterior abdominal wall lateral to the ridge formed by the inferior epigastric artery; it corresponds to the position of the deep inguinal ring, and is the site of an indirect inguinal hernia. Synonym: fossa inguinalis lateralis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fossa inguinalis medialis | A depression on the peritoneal surface of the anterior abdominal wall between the ridges formed by the inferior epigastric artery and the medial umbilical ligament; it corresponds to the position of the superficial inguinal ring and is the site of a direct inguinal hernia. Synonym: fossa inguinalis medialis, fovea inguinalis interna. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fovea inguinalis interna | A depression on the peritoneal surface of the anterior abdominal wall between the ridges formed by the inferior epigastric artery and the medial umbilical ligament; it corresponds to the position of the superficial inguinal ring and is the site of a direct inguinal hernia. Synonym: fossa inguinalis medialis, fovea inguinalis interna. (05 Mar 2000) |
| achilles tendon | <anatomy> The tendon which attaches to the heel and originates from the muscles in the calf (the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles). A strong fibrous tendon which connects the gastrocnemius muscle (calf) to the calcaneous bone in the foot. (27 Sep 1997) |
| achilles' tendon | <anatomy> The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, an inserted into the bone of the heel; so called from the mythological account of Achilles being held by the heel when dipped in the River Styx. Origin: L. Achillis tendo. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| bowed tendon | A condition caused by severe strain of the digital flexor tendons, the outer osseus (suspensory ligament), or the accessory ligament (distal cheek ligament) of the horse's limb and characterised by swelling, pain, and lameness; it occurs most frequently in race horses under stress of running. (05 Mar 2000) |
| calcanean tendon | See: Tendon, Achilles (12 Dec 1998) |