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Rectus Abdominus

Rectus Abdominus The long muscle of the anterior abdominal wall. Synonyms:   Abs, Six pack Symptoms: pain , weakness Conditions: Diastasis , strain, tendinopathy

Renal Arteries

Renal Arteries Arteries that supply blood to the kidneys Synonyms: Symptoms: Blood in urine, kidney failure, sudden swelling of the legs. Conditions: Stenosis  

Renal Vein

Renal Veins Veins that carry blood away from the kidneys. Synonyms: Symptoms: Blood in urine, flank pain Conditions: Vein thrombosis  

Right Atrium

Right Atrium One of the four chamber of the heart.  The right atrium receives blood, low on oxygen, from the body and then empties the blood into the right ventricle. Synonyms:. Right auricle Symptoms: shortness of breath, palpitations Conditions: Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease (COPD). enlargements

Right Ventricle

Right Ventricle   The right ventricle accepts venous blood and pushes it to the lungs where it is oxygenated and its CO2 eliminated.  Synonyms:  Symptoms: Chest pain, Peripheral edema, exertional syncope Conditions: Hypertrophy, Tricuspid regurgitation

Round Window (Ear)

Round Window (Ear) The opening between the middle and inner ear. Synonyms: fenestra cochleae Symptoms: Loss of hearing, tinnitus, vertigo, pressure in ear Conditions: . Rupture  

Salivary Glands

Salivary Glands There are three pairs of major salivary gland: the parotid glands, the submandibular glands and the sublingual glands. They produce saliva which lubricates your mouth.   Synonyms: Symptoms: Abnormal taste, dry mouth, swelling of the face, pain in the face. Conditions: Sjogren’s syndrome, infections, cancer  

Sartorius

Sartorius This muscle is situated at the front of the thigh.  it is the longest muscle in the body and runs over the hip and knee joints. Synonyms: honeymoon muscle Symptoms: Inflammation, limited mobility Conditions: Strain, tear, tendonitis

Scalp

Scalp The skin on the top of a person’s head where hair usually grows. Synonyms: Crown, Cranium Symptoms: Rashes , Hair Loss, Tenderness, Scaly Patches Conditions: Cradle Cap, Psoriasis, Head lice

Scaphoid

Scaphoid The largest bone in the proximal carpal bones between the hand and the forearm at the base of the thumb. It is shaped like a boat . Synonyms: Navicular bone Symptoms:   Swelling, bruising, tenderness Conditions:. Fracture

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