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lower limb

[′lō·ər ′lim]

(astronomy)

That half of the outer edge of a celestial body having the least altitude.

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Two of the inferior limbs should be on the principle of the lever; wheels, perhaps, as they are now formed; though I have not yet determined whether the improvement might be better applied to the anterior or posterior members, inasmuch as I am yet to learn whether dragging or shoving requires the greatest muscular exertion.

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Crochetage" (notch) on R wave in inferior limb leads: a new independent electrocardiographic sign of atrial septal defect.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: Mild cough, Wheezing, Loud heart sounds

According to Gine-Garriga (15), the physical qualities related to GU (times T1 and T2 according to the factorial analysis) are inferior limb strength.

Propiedades metricas del "timed get up and go version modificada" en el riesgo de caidas en mujeres activas

The P-waves of surface ECG were negative/positive in the inferior limb leads [Figure 1]a, and positive in V1.

Biatrial Macroreentry Atrial Tachycardia after Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

All of the patients (6/6) adopting the lateral posture had their right inferior limb bent, they had their superior limbs bent forward with the right elbow bent, and they kept the head in line with the axis of the body.

A longitudinal study of the incidence of pressure sores and the associated risks and strategies adopted in Italian operating theatres

Combined primary subintimal and endoluminal angioplasty for ischaemic inferior limb ulcers in diabetic patients: 5 year practice in a multi disciplinary 'diabetic-foot' service.

Principles of management of vascular problems in the diabetic foot: a multidisciplinary approach accounting for the complex pathobiology and biomechanics of the diabetic foot is crucial to decrease the rate of amputations

Its superior limb traveled in the expected location, and its inferior limb coursed over both the promontory and the expected location of the round window.

Delayed facial paresis following tympanomastoid surgery in a pediatric patient

We report a 22-year-old patient with cerebral palsy who developed acute, reversible, inferior limb lead ST-segment elevation concomitant with complete left lung atelectasis.

Reversible ST-segment elevation associated with atelectasis of the left lung

These data demonstrate the asymmetry of the bones of Brazilians, with greater angle and neck on the left side than on the right side, agreeing with authors that state that the left inferior limb is dominant relative to the left.

Aspectos anatomicos de la epifisis proximal del femur en brasilenos adultos

A Z-shaped anterior capsulotomy was performed with the superior limb of the capsulotomy taken from the acetabular origin, and the inferior limb taken from the femoral attachment; then, the femoral head was dislocated anteriorly.

May Hips with Inflammatory Synovial Tissue Bands Worsen the Symptoms of Femoroacetabular Impingement Patients? A Two-case Report

Walking increases extension while the inferior limb situated posteriorly rotates the pelvis accentuating the lumbar lordosis.

Kinesiotherapy, key to lumbar disk hernia recovery process

2]), mucous-cutaneous pallor, abdomino-thoracic collateral circulation (Figure 1), giant hematoma in the right popliteal region extending to the level of the inferior half of the calf and the inferior third of the thigh (approximately 21/9 cm), lipodermatosclerosis of the inferior members, walk with unilateral support, due to the functional impotence of the right inferior limb, emphysematous thorax, Sp[O.

Liver cirrhosis and the anticoagulant treatment--from guided indications to daily practice-case report