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The initial information gathering stage during the process of clinical reasoning. The practitioner must pay attention to both objective (physical) signs and subjective (reported) symptoms as well as contextual information gathered from observation and interviews.  

A posture of the arm in which the forearm deviates medially. An elbow deformity where the forearm inclines inward in relation to the upper arm.  

A posture of the arm in which the forearm deviates laterally; may be congenital or caused by injury or disease. In women, slight cubitus valgus is normal and is one of the secondary sex characteristics. An elbow deformity where the extended forearm angles outward compared to the upper arm.  

Medial elbow pain, hand fatigue, and sensations in the fourth and fifth fingers resulting from ulnar nerve damage in the cubital tunnel. This condition is frequently seen in athletes who throw objects.  

A unit or a system of units used to measure volume or capacity as distinguished from liquid measure.  

In chemical nomenclature, the alpha-carboxyl group of the last amino acid of a molecule.  

A genus of fleas belonging to the order Siphonaptera. Common species are C. canis and C. felis, the dog flea and cat flea, respectively. The adults feed on their hosts, whereas the larvae live on dried blood and feces of adult fleas. Adults may attack humans and other animals. They are intermediate hosts of the…

The appearance of crystals in the urine. It may occur following the administration of many drugs, including sulfonamides. It can be prevented by adequate hydration.  

Inflammation of the crystalline lens.  

The study of crystals; useful in investigating renal calculi.