My name is Ary-Ane and I have been studying in the physical rehabilitation program for two years. My glossary will be for those who are studying in the same program as me. It could help students who are more familiar with English than French to, maybe, understand with fewer difficulties the vocabulary that is used to define the human body. I used what I have learned in the past year to help me find the words for this glossary and I also used the Virtual Writing Tutor to help me find the definitions.
biceps
noun
Muscle made up of two distinct parts (or "heads"). Muscle of the arm that swells when you flex it.
Example: Literature Reviews The hamstrings are contained in the posterior compartment of the thigh and consist of the biceps femoris, semi tendinous and semi membranous muscles
fr: biceps
Calcaneus
Noun
The large bone forming the heel. It articulates with the cuboid bone of the foot and the talus bone of the ankle, and the Achilles tendon (or tendo calcaneus) is attached to it.
Example: When reviewing x-rays of ankle injuries it is important to check for the 5 most commonly missed foot and ankle fractures (mnemonic FLOAT): Fifth metatarsal base Lateral process of the talus Os trigonum or posterior malleolus Anterior process of the calcaneus Talar dome In the case of , the x-ray confirmed a Weber BSE II fracture to the right lateral malleolus.
fr: Calcanéus
Cartilage
Noun
Cartilage a strong and smooth substance made up of “chondrocytes,” or specialized cartilage cells, that produce a matrix of collagen, proteoglycans (a special type of protein) and other non-collagenous proteins.
Example: Before Averil was born the cartilage in her long bones would have been transforming into bone from the centre of the shaft outwards, and after her birth the epiphyseal plates, (the secondary bone-forming centres), would have developed across the end of her long bones.
fr: Cartilage
Clavicle
Noun
Technical term for a collarbone.
Example: There is normal formation of the clavicle and posterior scapula, however all other limb elements are absent.
fr: Clavicule
Deltoid
noun
A deltoid muscle.
Example: The acromion, the origin of the deltoid muscle, the tuberosity of the radius, the insertion of the bicep by way of a strong tendon, and the supinator crests of the ulna (McMinn & Hutchings 1985), are well-developed indicating strong muscles of both the upper and lower arm.
fr: Deltoïde
Femur
Noun
Long bone which constitutes the skeleton of the thigh.
Example: Intracapsular neck of femur fractures may be graded radiologically according to the Garden classification.
fr: Fémur
Gluteal
noun
A gluteus muscle in the buttocks.
Example: In contrast, the 'hip' pain that is referred from the spine is felt mainly in the gluteal region, where it often radiates down the back or outer side of the thigh.
fr: Fessier
Humerus
Noun
Long bone constituting the skeleton of the arm, from the shoulder to the elbow.
Example: It is possible the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle may have become detached from its point of insertion on the humerus and if so will require reattaching.
fr: Humérus
Iliac
Noun
relating to the ilium or the nearby regions of the lower body.
Example: History Presenting complaint: presented to her GP with a 6 hours history of right iliac fossa pain.
fr: Iliaque
Mandible
Noun
The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.
Example: ENT - 3X3 cm mass in right parotid area, deep below angle of mandible in anterior triangle.
fr: Mandibule
Occipital
Noun
From the spine, or the spinal cord.
Example: It can be roughly divided into five parts: the frontal lobe, the parietal lobe (middle), the occipital lobe, the temporal lobes and the insula, this is a structure buried deep within the lateral sulci covered by portions of the temporal, parietal and frontal lobes.
fr: Occipute
Patella
Noun
The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint.
Example: It attaches to the ligament of the patella and to various muscles, including the popliteus and the flexor digitorum longus.
fr: Patella (rotule)
Pectoral
Noun
Situated in or on, or worn on the chest. 2 : coming from the breast or heart as the seat of emotion.
Example: Permanent pacemakers are implanted in the body subcutaneously in front of the pectoral muscle.
fr: Pectoral
Pubis
Noun
The ventral and the anterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis. — called also pubic bone.
Example: Mrs delivered vaginally following a difficult pregnancy, as she was suffering from Symphysis pubis Dysfunction and sciatica.
fr: Pubis
Quadriceps
Noun
The quadriceps femoris is a group of muscles located in the front of the thigh.
Example: Do exercises (e.g. regular quadriceps exercises in knee osteoarthritis) and keep active.
fr: Quadriceps
Radius
Noun
Long bone, located on the outer part of the forearm.
Example: Past Medical History Medical Fracture left radius 1994 Gastroenteritis 2003 No asthma No angina No epilepsy No DVT PE Surgical No previous surgery Social History lives with his parents in and is currently employed in a temporary office job.
fr: Radius
Sacrum
Noun
Bone formed by the meeting of the five sacral vertebrae, at the lower part of the spine, articulated with the coccyx.
Example: Kendall et al (2005: 383) suggest normal active SLR ROM to be 80° with the lower back and sacrum flat on the table to stabilize the pelvis in posterior tilt.
fr: Sacrum
Spine
Noun
A series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen; the backbone.
Example: Short hamstrings are reportedly associated with posterior rotation of the pelvis, which tends to flatten the lumbar spine and may increase the risk of low back pain (Oatis 2004: 749).
fr: Colonne vertébrale
Sternum
noun
The sternum or breastbone is a long flat bone located in the central part of the chest.
Example: JVP raised above 4cm at 45 degrees Bilateral pitting oedema up to knees Mr's chest, on examination, was symmetrical with significant muscle wasting, revealing his ribs and sternum.
fr: Sternum
Temporal
Noun
Lay or secular rather than clerical or sacred : civil lords temporal.
Example: It is caused by a lesion in the posterior part of the first temporal gyrus (Wernickes area).
fr: Temporal
Thoracic
Noun
Relating to the thorax.
Example: A dorsal view of the thoracic region of a Tbx5 conditional mutant mouse.
fr: Thoracique
Tibia
Noun
Bone of the front of the leg, shaped like a triangular prism.
Example: He sustained an open displaced fracture to his right tibia and fibula.
