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fixator [′fik‚sād·ər] (physiology) A muscle whose action tends to hold a body part in a certain position or limit its movement. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Cases were defined as osteomyelitis if bone tissue collected during surgical procedures (primarily open debridements but also including placement of external or internal fixators or bone grafting) was positive for Acinetobacter spp. The role that each involved muscle plays--prime mover, fixator, or synergist--is, of course, determined by the skill. Changes in the loads on an internal spinal fixator after iliac-crest autograft. |
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