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• Crista ampullaris
  ...[[semicircular canals]] of the [[inner ear]] that detects changes in body movement. ...n via the [[vestibular nerve]], allowing the brain to interpret the body's movement and maintain balance.
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• Palm
  ...muscles of the forearm to the bones of the fingers and thumb, allowing for movement. ...t the base of the thumb, made up of three short muscles that control thumb movement.
  2 KB (264 words) - 21:06, 3 February 2024
• Momentum
  ...object. The term is derived from the Latin word 'movimentum', which means 'movement'. In physics, momentum is the product of the [[mass]] of an object and its [[velocity]]. It is a vector quantity, meaning it ha
  1 KB (210 words) - 05:52, 5 February 2024
• Dance Fever
  ...erature". The term was first used in the late 19th century to describe the mass hysteria and spontaneous outbreaks of dancing that occurred in Europe durin ...sing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself.
  1 KB (218 words) - 06:21, 8 February 2024
• Fecal impaction
  |Short definition=fecal impaction (FEE-kul im-PAK-shun) A mass of dry, hard stool that cannot leave the colon or rectum. Constipation can ...ted constipation. Signs and symptoms may include inability to have a bowel movement, abdominal or back pain, problems urinating, and nausea and vomiting. Stagn
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• Losing weight
  ...mass due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue, and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue. * [[Body Mass Index (BMI)]]: A measure that uses your height and weight to work out if yo
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• Subthalamus
  ...that affects movement. Other conditions include [[Hemiballismus]], a rare movement disorder that is caused by damage to the Subthalamus. * [[Thalamus]]: A large mass of gray matter located in the dorsal part of the diencephalon that relays s
  2 KB (268 words) - 23:54, 6 February 2024
• Basal ganglia
  ...from the Greek words "basis" which means base and "ganglion" which means a mass of nerve tissue. Dysfunction of the Basal Ganglia forms the core of many movement disorders, such as [[Parkinson's disease]] and [[Huntington's disease]].
  2 KB (225 words) - 22:44, 8 February 2024
• Direct pathway
  ...[neuron]]al connections in the [[basal ganglia]] that facilitate voluntary movement. ...[thalamus]] to send excitatory signals to the cortex, which then initiates movement.
  2 KB (237 words) - 23:39, 8 February 2024
• Mudflow
  A mudflow is a rapid movement of a large mass of mud formed from loose soil and water. The flow is usually caused by heav * [[Landslide]]: A general term for the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope.
  2 KB (243 words) - 02:08, 5 February 2024
• Protest
  ...icy. Protests can take many different forms, from individual statements to mass demonstrations. ...March (protest)|March]]: A mode of protest that involves walking in a mass movement in order to draw attention to a cause.
  2 KB (266 words) - 01:20, 5 February 2024
• Butter churn
  ...ticles separate from the liquid (known as [[buttermilk]]) and form a solid mass. ...he fat globules in the cream to clump together, eventually forming a solid mass of butter. The remaining liquid, once the butter has been removed, is the b
  2 KB (361 words) - 22:19, 8 February 2024
• Amoebozoa
  ...l extends an arm-like projection, or pseudopod, which then fills with cell mass and pulls the rest of the cell forward. ...Pseudopod]]: A temporary protrusion of the surface of an amoeboid cell for movement and feeding.
  1 KB (191 words) - 20:43, 12 February 2024
• Cultural Revolution
  ...l Revolution''' ({{IPA|/ˈkʌltʃərəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/}}), was a socio-political movement in the [[People's Republic of China]] that took place from 1966 until 1976. * [[Red Guards]]: A mass student-led paramilitary social movement mobilized by Mao Zedong in 1966 and 1967, during the Cultural Revolution.
  2 KB (221 words) - 22:20, 14 February 2024
• Reciprocating gait orthosis
  ...on and design. "Reciprocating" refers to the alternating or back-and-forth movement, "Gait" refers to the pattern of walking, and "Orthosis" is a medical term ...red exoskeleton]] that uses a system of cables or gears to synchronize the movement of the legs. This synchronization allows for a more natural and efficient w
  2 KB (279 words) - 04:43, 12 February 2024
• Solutes
  ...ion is typically measured in terms of its [[molarity]], [[molality]], or [[mass percent]]. These measurements are important in fields such as chemistry, bi * [[Osmosis]]: The movement of solvent molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from a region of low
  2 KB (309 words) - 22:15, 13 February 2024
• Deviated gaze
  ...ciation: /dɪˈveɪ.tɪd ɡeɪz/) is a medical term referring to an abnormal eye movement or positioning, where the eyes do not align properly. This condition can be ...ive eye examination, which may include tests to evaluate eye alignment and movement. In some cases, imaging tests such as [[MRI]] or [[CT Scan]] may be used to
  2 KB (296 words) - 22:32, 8 February 2024
• Gang
  ...word "ganglion," which means "knot" and is used to describe the knot-like mass or lump that forms below the surface of the skin. ...press on a nearby nerve. Their location can sometimes interfere with joint movement.
  2 KB (241 words) - 21:35, 3 February 2024
• Musculature
  ...sculus" meaning "little mouse", which is a reference to the appearance and movement of certain muscles. ...rganisms, particularly in animals, including humans. It is responsible for movement, maintaining posture, and circulating blood in the body. The musculature is
  2 KB (274 words) - 17:29, 6 February 2024
• Dysmetria
  ...dis-me-tree-uh) is a medical term that refers to a lack of coordination of movement typified by the undershoot or overshoot of intended position with the hand, ...movement. It is often described as an inability to control the range of a movement and the force of muscular activity.
  2 KB (309 words) - 16:29, 5 February 2024

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