Semi-circular Canals
Semi-Circular Canals Three small semi-circular tubes deep in the inner ear which regulate balance and head position. Synonyms: Symptoms: Vertigo, hearing loss, problems of balance. Conditions: Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
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Shoulder
Shoulder One of the two parts of the body at each side of the neck which join the arms to the rest of the body. Synonyms: Symptoms: Clicking, Stiffness, Limited Movement, Neck pain Conditions: Dislocation, Clavicle Fracture, Rotator Cuff Tear, Frozen shoulder, Bursitis
Small Intestine
Small intestine Small intestine is an organ in the gastrointestinal tract where most of the nutrients from food are absorbed. It sends food from the stomach to the large intestine. Synonyms: Small bowel Symptoms: . blood in stool, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting. Conditions: Celiac’s disease, Intestinal obstruction, Irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers
Soleus
Soleus Muscle in the back part of the lower leg (calf). It is important for standing and walking. Synonyms: Sura Symptoms: Tightness, stiffness and pain Conditions: Strain, tear
Spleen
Spleen The spleen is a small organ situated behind the left rib cage above the stomach. It stores and filters blood and makes white blood cells to protect the body from infection. Synonyms: Symptoms: Pain in left shoulder, easily full after eating, anaemia, easily bleeding Conditions: Splenomegaly, rupture, cancer
Stapes
Stapes A small, stirrup shaped bone in the middle ear which carries vibrations from the incus to the inner ear. Synonyms: Stirrup Symptoms: Hearing loss, buzzing in the ear, dizziness, tinnitus Conditions: Otosclerosis
Sternocleidomastoid thorax
Sternocleidomastoid Thorax The largest and most superficial cervical muscle, used for rotation of the head and flexion of the neck Synonyms: Symptoms: disorientation, dizziness, nausea, ringing in your ears. Conditions: Sternocleidomastoid syndrome
Stomach
Stomach An organ in the body where food is digested, or the soft front part of your body just below the chest. Synonyms: Abdomen, Belly, Gut, Tummy Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Cramps, Swelling, Loss of Appetite, Indigestion Conditions: Ulcers, Gastritis, Gall Stones, Crohn’s Disease, Food Intolerances,
Styloid Bone
Styloid Process of Temporal bone A thin, pointed, bony process of the temporal bone which sticks out from the inferior surface of the temporal bone just below the ear. Synonyms: Symptoms: Difficulty opening mouth, increased salivation, pain. Conditions:. Eagle’s syndrome
Superior Vena Cava
Superior Vena Cava A large vein that receives blood from the head, neck, upper extremities and thorax and delivers it to the right atrium of the heart. Synonyms: Symptoms Distended neck veins, face/neck swelling Conditions: SVC Syndrome