To move an arm or leg away from the center of the body, opposed to adduction.

A disease or a condition with a rapid onset and a short, severe course.  Opposed to chronic.

To move an arm or leg toward the centre of the body. Opposed to abduction.

The union between tissue surfaces usually found either side of a wound following surgery.

The front of the body, opposed to the posterior.

A surgical technique employed to inspect, diagnose or repair tissues within a joint using tube-like apparatus.

A condition or disease which produces no symptoms.