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JOINT

A connection between bone.  Always contains a synovium, or a lubricant liquid to prevent the bones from touching each other. Arthritis can affect the joint as well as a variety of other conditions.

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JOINT EFFUSION

Fluid within a joint.

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JUGULO-DIGASTRIC NODE

A lymph node near the jugular vein and digastric muscle of the neck.

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JUXTAARTICULAR

"Around " a joint.

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JUXTAPOSED

Situated between two things. For example, juxtaposed between kidney and liver means located between kidney and liver.

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JUXTAPOSED (bone)

Situated between two things.  For example, juxtaposed between two bone parts means located between those two bone parts.

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KAWASAKI’S DISEASE

Inflammation of medium-sized blood vessels in our body. Often seen in children.

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KERLEY B LINE

Small horizontal white lines seen at the outer edges of the lungs.  These can be seen on a chest x-ray in a patient with pulmonary edema.

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KYPHOSIS

Refers to the normal curvature of the thoracic spine.  Mutiple thoracic vertebral fractures can alter the kyphosis and cause you to look like you are hunched over.

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L1

The first lumbar vertebra towards the upper back.