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1
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abduction

A

movement away from the main axis of body or limb

2
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adduction

A

movement toward the main axis of body or limb

3
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AP

A

anteroposterior

4
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BCC

A

basal cell carcinoma (seldom metastisises but invades local tissue)

5
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bx

A

biopsy, view of life

6
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dorsiflexion

A

bend backward toward the coral/posterior aspect of the body

7
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extension

A

movement toward a straight condition

8
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flexion

A

bending or condition of being bent

9
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Fs

A

frozen section

10
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I&D

A

(incision & drainage) surgical cut, free flow or withdrawal of fluids

11
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ID

A

intradermal

12
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PA

A

posteroanterior

13
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plantar

A

bottom surface of foot

14
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plantar flexion

A

flexing the food at the kale so that the toes point downward

15
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pronation

A

turning the hand so that the palm faces downward

16
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prone position

A

lying face down

17
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rotation

A

turning, twisting or revolving on an axis

18
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supination

A

turning the hand so that the palm faces upward

19
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supine position

A

lying face up

20
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transverse

A

horizontal plane; divides body into superior and inferior halves