Letter J

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JEJUNUM

Second portion of small intestine. The small intestine has 3 parts (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, in order).

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.

JOINT EFFUSION

Fluid within a joint.

JUGULO-DIGASTRIC NODE

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

JUXTAARTICULAR

“Around ” a joint.

JUXTAPOSED

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

JUXTAPOSED (bone)

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