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Stiff Joints - Glossary


Glossary

Bursa: A fluid-filled sac that reduces the friction at a joint.

Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa.

Gonorrhea: A bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Intervertebral Disc: The cartilage between two vertebrae that helps in cushioning during movement.

Lyme Disease: Also known as borreliosis, it is an infectious disease caused by bacteria and spread by the bite of infected ticks.

Manubrium: The broad upper part of the sternum (breast bone) with which the clavicles and first ribs articulate.

Manubriosternal Joint: The joint between the manubrium and the body of the sternum lined by hyaline cartilage.

Pubic Symphysis: A cartilaginous joint that joins the left and right pubic bones.
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