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Anterior Tibial Artery

Anterior Tibial Artery One of two divisions of the popliteal artery which supplies various muscles of the leg and foot. Synonyms: Symptoms: Conditions: Aneurysm, Entrapment

Anterior Tibial Vein

Anterior Tibial Vein Deep vein of the lower leg which empties into the popliteal vein. Synonyms: Symptoms: Conditions:. Aneurysm, Entrapment

Anus The anus is the opening at the end of the digestive system, and the waste from digestion is excreted through it. Synonyms: Butt hole Symptoms: Itching, bleeding, pain, discharge of mucus. Conditions:. Hemorrhoids, cancer, fissures

Aorta

Aorta The main artery in the body which takes blood to other parts. Synonyms: Symptoms: Conditions: Aneurysm, dissection, infection

Aortic Arch

Aortic Arch The part of the aorta that is between the ascending and descending aorta. It helps take blood to the head and upper extremities. Synonyms: Transverse Arch Symptoms: Breathing issues, numbness of an arm, swallowing problems Conditions: Congenital defects

Aortic Valve

Aortic Valve One of the four heart valves. It is located between the left ventricle and the aorta. Synonyms: Aortic semilunar Symptoms: Shortness of breath, fainting, pain in chest Conditions: stenosis, regurgitation

Appendix

Appendix A small long thin pouch of intestinal tissue with a closed end which is attached to the cecum. Synonyms: Symptoms: Sudden pain, on the right side of the lower abdomen, vomiting, nausea Conditions: Appendicitis,

Arm

Arm: The limb which is attached to the shoulder and has the hand at the end.

Arthritis

Arthritis Inflammation of a joint, causing pain and swelling. Usually caused by injury, infection, or degenerative changes. Synonyms: osteoarthritis

Ascending Colon

Ascending Colon The first part of the colon which extends from teh cecum up the right side of the abdomen and then bends just below the liver and becomes the transverse colon. Synonyms: Right colon Symptoms: Constipation, bloating, cramping, diarrhea, abdominal pain Conditions: Cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease.