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Topic: shoulder
Definition:

  • the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm a cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula the part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder
  • "an ornamental gold braid on the shoulder of his uniform" a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road
  • "the car pulled off onto the shoulder" lift onto one's shoulders push with the shoulders
  • "He shouldered his way into the crowd" carry a burden, either real or metaphoric
  • "shoulder the burden"

    Related tag cloud:

  • knee
  • ankle
  • orthopedic
  • sports medicine
  • elbow
  • hip
  • surgery
  • arthritis
  • orthopaedic
  • spine
  • arthroscopy
  • pain
  • foot
  • neck
  • wrist
  • back
  • hand
  • joint replacement
  • injury
  • joints
  • hip replacement
    • Resources:

    AAOS On-Line Service
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Public information area includes material about arthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, total joint replacement and the prevention of back pain and broken hips.
    http://www.aaos.org/

    The Southern California Orthopedic Institute Home Page
    The Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) provides high-quality medical care to patients from around the globe. SCOI is also a leading educator of medical professionals worldwide on orthopedic disorders and surgery technique. The SCOI web site offers a wide variety of informational resources on anatomy and orthopedic procedures for the education of the general public.
    http://www.scoi.com/