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Femoral Artery

Femoral Artery This artery is the main artery of the thigh and carries blood to the leg Synonyms: Symptoms:  Tenderness, weakness in leg Conditions: Claudication

Femoral Vein

Femoral Vein This vein carries blood back to the heart from the lower extremities. Synonyms: Symptoms: Aches, stiffness Conditions: Varicose veins

Fibula

Fibula The fibula is a leg bone on the lateral side of the tibia.  It’s main function is as an attachment for muscles not as a weight bearer. Synonyms: Calf bone Symptoms: Swelling, tenderness , inability to bear weight Conditions: Fracture

Fibular Collateral Ligament

Lateral collateral ligament. (LCL) The lateral collateral ligament  is on the outside of the knee, it connects the femur to  the fibula. and creates stability. Synonyms: Fibular collateral ligament Symptoms: Pain, tenderness, swelling on outside of knee, feeling knee buckles. Conditions:  Tear, bruise, rupture, sprain

Fibularis Longus

Fibularis Longus Long superficial muscle which is situated at the back of the lower leg. It  allows the plantar flexion and eversion of the foot and ankle. Synonyms:  Peroneus longus Symptoms: ankle pain, instability, inflammation Conditions: Tendinitis, tears, strains

Finger

Finger: The long thin separated parts of the hand.

Flexi Carpi Radialis

Flexor Carpi Radialis The long superficial muscle of the forearm which flexes and abducts the hand and wrist.  Synonyms: Symptoms: Tenderness, inflammation Conditions: Tendinitis, rupture, 

Flexor Retinaculum

Flexor Retinaculum A fibrous connective tissue that forms the front roof of the carpal tunnel .  It arches over the carpal bones of the hand. Synonyms: Transverse Carpal Ligament Symptoms: In ability to bend fingers, pain, tenderness Conditions: Inflammation

Foot

Foot (pl:feet) The part of the body at the bottom of the leg. Synonyms: Symptoms:  Conditions:  Arthritis, Gout, Blisters, Bunions, Corns, Hammer toe, Heel Spur

Forehead

Forehead The part of the face between the hair line and the eyes. Synonyms: frons, temple, brow Symptoms: pain , feeling of pressure Conditions: .  Sinus infection, viral infection

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