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1. Angle of inclina- The angle of depression formed by the meeting of a line drawn through the
tion shaft of the femur with a line passing through the long axis of the femoral neck;
normally about 125° in the frontal plane.
2. Angle of torsion In the transverse plane, the relationship between the femoral head and the
femoral shaft, which normally is rotated 15°.
3. Antihistamine Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
drugs Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Allegra
Dimetapp
Claritin
4. Assumption of the athletic trainer asserts that the injured athlete or other physically active patient
risk. was aware of the risks involved and decided to proceed anyway, thereby absolving
the institution and the athletic trainer from any liability for damages.
5. Antagonist mus- Muscles that oppose or reverse a particular movement.
cles
6. Anterograde am- The loss of memory of events following a head injury.
nesia
7. Apnea The temporary cessation of breathing.
8. Apneustic Characterized by prolonged inspirations unrelieved by attempts to exhale, which
breathing indicates trauma to the pons.
9. Aponeurosis A flat, expanded, tendonlike sheath that attaches a muscle to another structure.
10. Apophysis An outgrowth or projection on the side of a bone, usually where a tendon attaches.
11. Apophysitis The inflammation of an apophysis.
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12. Arthrogram A diagnostic tool whereby a radiopaque material is injected into a joint to facilitate
obtaining a radiograph.
13. Asthma A disease of the lungs characterized by constriction of the bronchial muscles,
increased bronchial secretions, and mucosal swelling, all leading to airway nar-
rowing and inadequate airflow during respiration.
14. A-angle The angle between a vertical line dividing the patella in half and a second line
drawn from the tibial tubercle to the apex of the inferior pole of the patella. An
angle of 35° or greater has been linked to increased patellofemoral pain.
15. Anaphylactic Anaphylactic shock is the result of a severe allergic reaction caused by foods, insect
shock stings, or drugs or by inhaling dusts, pollens, or other substances. Management
of anaphylaxis, using an EpiPen
16. Ataxic (Biot's) Characterized by unpredictable irregularity, whereby breaths may be shallow or
breathing deep and stop for short periods, indicating respiratory depression and brain
damage, typically at the medullary level.
17. Aura A peculiar sensation that precedes an epileptic attack.
18. Bankart lesion An avulsion or damage to the anterior lip of the glenoid as the humerus slides
forward in an anterior dislocation.
19. Benign pain Pain characterized as dull, generalized, not lasting long after exertion, and not
associated with swelling, localized tenderness, or long-term soreness.
20. Bennett fracture A fracture-dislocation to the proximal end of the first metacarpal at the car-
pometacarpal joint.
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21. Bimalleolar frac- Fractures of both the medial and the lateral malleolus.
ture
22. Blowout fracture Fracture of the floor of the eye orbit, without fracture to the rim; produced by a
blow on the globe, with the force being transmitted via the globe to the orbital
floor.
23. Boutonniere de- A rupture of the central slip of the extensor tendon at the middle phalanx, resulting
formity in no active extensor mechanism at the proximal interphalangeal joint.
24. Bowler's thumb A compression of the digital nerve on the medial aspect of the thumb, leading to
paresthesia in the thumb.
25. Boxer's fracture A fracture of the fifth metacarpal, resulting in a flexion deformity because of the
rotation of the head of the metacarpal over the neck.