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Tendon: A band or cord of strong, fibrous tissue that connects muscle to the bone.

Tendonitis: Inflammation of tendons or muscles around a joint.

Tendons: Bundles of connective tissue that link muscle to bone. Fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.

Dwarfism: Conditions of short stature with adult height under 4'10' as adult, usually with normal intelligence and lifespan. Ehlers danlos syndrome connective tissue condition including problems with . . . View Full Definition

Strain: Occurs from a excessive effort. Tear or rip of the muscle.

Digastric Muscle: This muscle, detached during staple implant insertion, consists of a posterior belly and anterior belly which are connected by a round tendon that slides through a pulley of fascia that is a . . . View Full Definition

Fibromyalgia: A syndrome characterized by chronic pain , stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints without detectable inflammation . Fibromyalgia does not cause body damage or deformity. H . . . View Full Definition

Tennis Elbow: A common injury in beginner to intermediate tennis players possibly due to improper technique or a racket which transmits excessive vibration to the arm.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Compression of the median nerve caused by swelling tendons in the carpal tunnel. Symptoms of CTS include numbness, pain, and tingling in the thumb and middle fingers and diminished strength of grip.

Elbow: The juncture of the long bones in the middle portion of the arm. The bone of the upper arm (humerus) meets both the ulna (the inner bone of the forearm) and radius (the outer bone of the for . . . View Full Definition