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sinus   A bone cavity  
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osteoma   A bone tunour  
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fascicle   A bundle of muscle fibres  
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osteoblast   A cell in the bone marrow that produces bone  
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osteoclast   A cell in the bone marrow that reabsorbs bone  
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periosteum   A dense fibrous membrane that covers the surface of the bone and contains blood vessels, lymphs and nerves  
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spina bifida   A genetic disorder that results in malformation of the spine due to imperfect joining of vertebrae  
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tuberosity   A large, rounded elevation from the surface of a bone  
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sternocleidomastoid   A muscle of the chest arising from the sternum and inner part of the clavicle  
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condyle   A rounded process at the end of a bone that forms an articultation  
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ribs   A series of twelve pair of curved bones attached to the vertebral column which provides protection for internal organs  
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tubercle   A small, rounded elevation from the surface of the bone  
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tendon   A strap composed of connective tissue that joins muscle to bone  
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crest   A type of bone process that has a large ridge shape  
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trochanter   A very large bony protection  
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lordosis   Abnormal inward curvature of the spine  
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Scoliosis   Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine  
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irregular bones   All other bones that cannot be grouped under other headings  
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kyphosis   An exaggerated outward curvature of the thoracic vertebrae  
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foramen   An opening in the bone for passage of blood vessels and nerves  
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appendage   Any body part attached to the main structure  
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spondylolisthesis   Any slipping (subluxation) of a vertebrae from its normal position in relationship to the one beneath it  
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casting   Application of a solid, stiff dressing formed with plaster of Paris or other material to a body part to immobilize it during the healing porcess  
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splinting   Application of an orthopedic device to an injured body part for immobilization, stabilization, and protection during the healing process  
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ligament   Band of connective tissue that connects bone to bone  
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pelvis   Basin-shaped structure that supports the sigmoid colon, rectum, bladder and other soft organs of the abdominopelvic cavity  
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osteoporosis   Bone pores or cavities resulting from a decrease in bone density  
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short bones   Bones that are as wide as they are long  
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osteophyte   Boney outgrowth that occasionally developes on the vertebra and may exert pressure on the spinal cord also called bone spur  
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sternum   Breast bone/chest plate  
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syndactylism   Condition of fingers and toes being joined together  
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talipes equinovarus   Congenital deformity of one or both feet in which the foot is pulled downward and laterally to the side; also called clubfoot  
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appendicular skeleton   Consists of bones of the shoulders, hips, upper and lower extremeties  
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axial skeleton   Consists of the bones of the skull, thorax and vertebral column  
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musculoskeletal system   Consists of the bones, joints, and muscles, which provide the body with support, protection and the ability to move  
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)   Decrease pain and suppress inflammation  
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flexion   Decreases the angle of a joint  
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spondylosis   Degeneration of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae and related tissues  
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crepitation   Dry, grating sound or sensation caused by bone ends rubbing together, indication a fracture of joint destruction  
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hemarthrosis   Effusion of blood into a joint cavity  
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dorsiflexion   Elevates the foot  
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sequestrectomy   Excision of a sequestrum (segment of necrosed bone)  
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synovectomy   Excision of a synovial membrane  
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bursectomy   Excision of bursa (pad like sac or cavity found in conncective tissue, usually in the vicinity of joints)  
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metacarpectomy   Excision of the bones of the hand  
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laminectomy   Excision of the posterior arch of a vertebrae  
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contracture   Fibrosis of connective tissue in the skin, fascia, muscle, or joint capsule that prevents normal mobility of the related tissue or joint  
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podiatry   Foot treatment  
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rickets   Form of osteomalacia in children caused by vitamin D deficiency; also called rachitis  
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long bones   Found in the extremeties of the body  
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bone marrow   Found within larger bones; responsible for the production of blood cells  
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sequestrum   Fragmrnt of necrosed bone that has become separated from the surrouonding tissue  
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arthrodesis   Fusion/stabalization or binding of a joint  
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compact bone   Hard, outer layer of bone  
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myelocele   Hernia of the spinal cord  
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computed tomography   Imaging technique that uses an x-ray beam and a computer to make a series of cross-sectional images of a body part, which together make up a three-dimensional view of the area scanned; formerly called computerized axial tomography  
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synarthrosis   Immovable joints  
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bone grafting   Implanting or transplanting bone tissue from another part of the body or from another person to serve as a replacement for damaged or missing bone tissue  
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exacerbation   Increase in severity of a disease or any of its symptoms  
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extension   Increases the angle of a joint  
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arthritis   Inflammation of the joints  
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claudication   Lameness, limping  
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cruciate ligaments   Ligaments that cross each other forming an X within the notch between the femoral condyles  
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hypotonia   Loss of muscular tone or a diminished resistance to passive stretching  
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plantar flexion   Lowers the foot (points the toes)  
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Pelvimetry   Measurement of the pelvis  
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rotation   Moves a bone around its own axis  
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abduction   Moves away from the midline  
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inversion   Moves the sole of the foot inward  
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eversion   Moves the sole of the foot outward  
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fissure   Narrow, slit-like opening  
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scintigraphy   Nuclear medicine procedure that visualizes various tissues and organs after administration of a radionuclide  
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meatus   Opening or passage into a bone  
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carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)   Painful conditon resulting from compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel  
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paraplegia   Paralysis of lower spine, lower portion of the truck and both legs  
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quadriplegia   Paralysis of the upper spine and all four extremities  
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amputation   Partial or complete removal of an extremity due to tauma or circulatory disease  
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phantom limb   Perceived sensation, following amputation of a limb, that the limb still exists  
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phalangeal   Pertaining to the bones of the fingers and toes  
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femorotibial   Pertaining to the femur and the tibia  
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articular   Pertaining to the rounded end of a bone  
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carpal   Pertaining to the wrist  
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substernal   Pertaining to under the sternum  
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articulation   Place of union between two or more bones; also called a joint  
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multiple myeloma   Primary malignant tumour that infiltrates the bone and red bone marrow  
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bones   Principle organs of support and protection in the body  
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reduction   Procedure that restores a bone it its normal position  
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hematopoiesis   Production and development of blood cells, normally in the bone marrow  
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flat bones   Provide a broad surface for muscular attachment and protection for internal organs  
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arthrocentesis   Puncture of a joint space using a needle to remove accumulated fluid  
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bone density test (BDT)   Radiographic procedures that use low-energy x-ray absorption to measure bone mineral density  
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head   Prominent, rounded, articulating end of a bone  
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lumbosacral spinal radiography   Radiography of the five lumbar vertebrae and the fused sacral vertebrae, including anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique views of the lower spine  
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myelography   Radiography of the spinal cord after injection of a contrast medium to identify and study spinal distortions caused by tumours, cysts, herniated intervertebral disks or other lesions  
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discography   Radiological examination of the intervertebral disk structures by injecting a contrast medium  
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open reduction   Reduction procedure that treats bone fractures by placing the bones in their proper position using surgery  
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closed reduction   Reduction procedure where fractured bones are realigned by manipulation rather than surgery  
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muscle tissue   REfers to all of the contractile tissue of the bodys two main types are voluntary and involuntary  
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salicylates   Relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce inflammation  
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skeletal muscle relaxants   Relieve muscle spasms and stiffness  
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prosthesis   Replacement of a missing part by an artificial subsitute, such as an artificial extremity  
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bone revision surgery   Revision surgery are often required to correct bone infection, misalignments of bones, broken prosthesis and fractures of the bone around the protheses  
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intervertebral disks   Round structure with gelatinous mass in the center that separates the vertebrae  
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foramen   Rounded opening through bone to accommodate blood vessels and nerves  
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condyle of the humerus   Rounded, articulating knob  
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bone scintigraphy   Scintigraphy procedure in which radionuclide is injected intravenously and taken up into the bone  
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arthrography   Series of radiographs taken after injection of contrast material into a joint cavity, especially the knee or shoulder, to outline the contour of the joint  
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cancellous   Spongy or porous structure, as found at the ends of long bones  
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torticollis   Stiff neck caused by spasmotic contraction of the neck muscle  
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ankylosis   Stiffening and immobility of a joint as a result of disease, trauma, surgery or abnormal bone fusion  
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muscles   Structures that contract providing movement of the bone  
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revision surgery   Surgery repeated to correct problems of a previously unsuccessful surgery or to replace a worn out prosthesis  
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arthroclasia   Surgical breaking of an ankylosed joint to to provide movement  
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patellapexy   Surgical fixation of the kneecap  
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Total hip replacement   Surgical procedure to replace a hip joint damaged by a degenerative disease, commonly arthritis  
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sprain   Tearing of ligament tissue that may be slight, moderate or complete  
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voluntary   That which is done with control. Usually a striated muscle such as the biceps  
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involuntary   That which occurs with no discrtionary control. Usually a visceral muscle  
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fracture   The breakage of a bone due to trauma or disease  
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thorax   The chest area  
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epiphysis   The end or extremity of the bone  
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atlas   The first cervical vertebra which supports the skull  
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sacrum   The five sacral vertebrae which are fused into a single bone  
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lumbar vertebrae   The five vertebrae situated in the lower back which carry most of the weight of the torso  
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latissimus dorsi   The large muscle of the back  
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gluteus maximus   The large muscle of the buttocks  
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ilium   The lateral flaring portion of the hip bone; upper of three parts of the hip  
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ischium   The lower part of the hip bone  
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agonist   The muscle(s) that produces the movement  
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antagonist   The muscle(s) that relaxes in order to allow a movement  
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joints   The place(s) at which twoo bones meet  
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axis   The second cervical vertebra which provides rotation of the skull  
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cervical vertebrae   The seven vertebrae which form the skeletal framework of the neck  
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diaphysis   The shaft of long main portion of the bone  
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coccyx   The tail of the vertevral column consisting of four or five fused vertebrae (tailbone)  
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pubis   The third portion of the hipbone that is situated in front of the bladder  
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thoracic vertebrae   The twelve vertebrae which support the chest and serve as a point of articulation for the ribs  
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vertebrae   The twenty-six bones which make up the adult vertebral column  
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osteoclasis   To break a bone for theraputic purposes  
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strain   To exert physical force in a manner that may result in injury, usually muscular  
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calcium supplements   Treat and prevent hypocalcemia  
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gold salts   Treat rheumatoid arthritis by inhibiting activity within the immune system  
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ganglion cyst   Tumour of tendon sheath or joint capsule, commonly found in the wrist  
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pronation   Turns the palm down  
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supination   Turns the palm up  
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electromyography   Use of electrical stimulation to record the strength ofo muscle contraction  
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traction   Use of weights and pulleys to align or immobilize a fracture and facillitate the healing process  
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arthroscopy   Visual examination of the interior of a joint and its structures using a thin, flexible fiber optic scope called an arthroscope that contains a magnifying lens, fiber optic light and a miniature camera that projects images on a monitor  
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