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Radius

Radius The radius is one of the two large  bones in the forearm.  It extends from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist. Synonyms: Radial bone Symptoms: Bruising, swelling , Deformity Conditions: Fracture, Asplasia  

Rectum

Rectum The rectum is the lower part of the large intestine which connects to the sigmoid colon. It receives waste from the colon and stores it until it is passed out of the body through the anus. Synonyms: Symptoms: Abdominal pain, bleeding, change in bowel habits. Conditions: Rectal cancer, prolapse

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  

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