Category: F

A decrease in the head-neck angle of the femur, causing outward rotation of the shaft of the bone when the person is standing.  

The retinaculum extending from the trapezium and scaphoid bones laterally to the hamate and pisiform bones medially.  

The fascial band that holds down the flexor tendons of the digits.  

The retinaculum extending from the medial malleolus to the medial tubercle of the calcaneus.  

Voluntary hyperpnea (increase in rate and depth of breathing).  

Gas exchange in the placenta between the fetal and maternal blood.  

Elimination or limitation of greasy, fatty, or oily foods from the diet (e.g., by substituting vegetables or legumes for cheeses and meats). Fat reduction is thought by some nutritionists to help reduce the risk of cancer.  

A record of the natural chewing action of the mandible made on an occlusion rim by the teeth or scribing studs.  

The rate of occurrence of positive test results in individuals who actually do not have the attribute or disease for which they are being tested.  

The rate of occurrence of negative test results in individuals who actually have the attribute or disease for which they are being tested.