Health Sciences

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• bone

  Hard connective tissue forming the skeleton.
• bruise

  A skin discoloration caused by blood leaking from damaged vessels.
• chest

  The area of the body between the neck and abdomen, housing the heart and lungs.
• cleaning

  Removing dirt or debris from surfaces.
• close

  To bring body parts together, such as making a fist.
• consent (informed consent)

  The process of obtaining a patient’s voluntary agreement to a procedure after explaining risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• cooking

  Preparing food for consumption.
• coordination

  The ability of different body parts to work together smoothly and efficiently.
• dislocation

  The displacement of a bone from its normal position in a joint.
• dressing

  Putting on clothing.
• eating

  Consuming food for nutrition.
• elbow

  The hinge joint between the upper arm and forearm.
• exercise

  Physical activity performed to improve health, strength, or rehabilitation.
• fingers

  The five digits on the hand used for gripping and fine motor control.
• foot

  The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks.
• forearm

  The part of a person's arm extending from the elbow to the wrist or the fingertips
• fracture

  A break or crack in a bone.
• hand

  The part of the arm below the wrist used for grasping and manipulation.
• head

  The uppermost part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
• hip

  The joint connecting the thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis.
• hold on

  To grasp an object or maintain a position.
• hold still

  To remain motionless.
• jaw

  The bone structure that forms the mouth and supports the teeth.
• joint mobilisation

  Manual therapy techniques to restore movement and function to a joint.
• jump

  To propel the body off the ground using the legs.