Malleus A small bone in the inner ear, the first of the three ossicles, and attached to the tympanic membrane. Synonyms: Hammer, Mallet Symptoms: . hearing loss, vertigo, paralysis of the face, drainage from the ear Conditions:. Otosclerosis,
Masseter One of the four muscles of mastication. It raises the lower jaw and is used for chewing. Synonyms: Symptoms: Swelling, pain, difficulty in chewing, rigidity. Conditions: Idiopathic hypertrophy
Medial Condyle The medial condyle is one of the two projections of the lower part of the femur. They are covered in thick articular cartilage and act as a shock absorber. Synonyms: Symptoms: Instability of knee, tenderness, stiffness, swelling Conditions: Fracture, Chondromalacia
Medial and lateral Menisci The medial and lateral menisci are crescent shaped bands of thick cartilage attached to the shinbone . They act as shock absorbers and stabilise the knee. Synonyms: Tibial meniscus Symptoms: Catching of the knee joint, locking, popping sensation, swelling , tenderness Conditions: Tears, ruptures
Median Nerve The main nerve at the front of the forearm and controls most of the muscles of the anterior forearm and some of the hand. Synonyms: Labourer’s nerve Symptoms: Problems grasping, burning or tingling of forearm, numbness. Conditions: Carpal tunnel syndrome, entrapment syndrome
Metacarpal There are five metacarpal bones which are long and thin and form the central part of the hand , joining the wrist to the finger. Synonyms: Palm bones, metacarpus Symptoms: Bruising, deformity, numbness Conditions: Fracture, dislocation
Mitral valve The valve between the right atrium and the left ventricle of the heart. Synonyms:. Bicuspid valve, left atrioventricular valve Symptoms: shortness of breath, heart palpitations , swollen feet and hands Conditions: Mitral regurgitation, mitral prolapse, mitral stenosis
Mouth The opening in the face of a person or animal, consisting of the lips and the space between them, or the space behind containing the teeth and the tongue. Synonyms: gob, trap Symptoms: Bleeding Gums, Canker Sores, Ulcers Conditions: Thrush, Gingivitis, Dry mouth, Halitosis