Salivary Glands There are three pairs of major salivary gland: the parotid glands, the submandibular glands and the sublingual glands. They produce saliva which lubricates your mouth. Synonyms: Symptoms: Abnormal taste, dry mouth, swelling of the face, pain in the face. Conditions: Sjogren’s syndrome, infections, cancer
Sartorius This muscle is situated at the front of the thigh. it is the longest muscle in the body and runs over the hip and knee joints. Synonyms: honeymoon muscle Symptoms: Inflammation, limited mobility Conditions: Strain, tear, tendonitis
Scalp The skin on the top of a person’s head where hair usually grows. Synonyms: Crown, Cranium Symptoms: Rashes , Hair Loss, Tenderness, Scaly Patches Conditions: Cradle Cap, Psoriasis, Head lice
Scaphoid The largest bone in the proximal carpal bones between the hand and the forearm at the base of the thumb. It is shaped like a boat . Synonyms: Navicular bone Symptoms: Swelling, bruising, tenderness Conditions:. Fracture
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
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 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 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 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 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