Glossary of Sports Medicine Terminology - Index

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Imaging procedure in which a radio frequency pulse causes certain electrical elements of the injured tissue to react to this pulse and through this process a computer display and permanent film establish a visual image. MRI does not require radiation and is very useful in the diagnosis of soft tissue, disc and meniscus injuries.

Malleolus: Rounded projection on either side of the ankle joint; the lateral malleolus is the fibula and tha medial malleolus is the tibia.

Mallet Finger: Injury of the finger tip in which the extension tendon is avulsed off the distal phalanx.

Manipulation: A passive movement using physiological or accessory motion which may be applied with a thrust or when the player is under anesthesia.

Maximal Aerobic Power (MAX VO2): The maximal volume of oxygen consumed per unit of time.

Medial: To the inside of the body.

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL): Ligament of knee along the medial aspect that connects the femur to the joint.

Meniscectomy: An intra-articular surgical procedure of the knee by which all or part of the damaged meniscus is removed.

Meniscus: Crescent shaped cartilage, usually pertaining to the knee joint; also known as "cartilage." There are two menisci in the knee, medial and lateral. These work to absorb weight within the knee and provide stability.

Metacarpals: Five long bones of the hand, running from the wrist to the fingers.

Metatarsals: five long bones of the foot, running from the ankle to the toes.

Morbididty: An illness or abnormal condition or quality.

Morton's Neuroma: Involves the nerves and is usually the result of a trauma to the foot, causing inflammation and sharp pain, usually between the third and fourth toes.

Morton's Toe: A hereditary condition in which the second toe is longer than the first toe. This can cause mechanical imbalances which produce pain with weight bearing.

Muscle: Body tissues which consist of cells that contract when lengthened or straightened.

Myositis: Inflammation of a muscle.

Myositis Ossification Traumatica: A benign ossification, usually following severe trauma to a large muscle mass.

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