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Jejunum
Middle section of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum.
Joint
Where the ends of two or more bones meet.
Joint locking
Extremely painful condition usually caused by entrapment of a loose body within the joint, between the joint surfaces.
Jordan frame
Specialized stretcher developed for transport of patients with a suspected spinal injury.
Jugular veins
Veins that carry blood from the head back to the heart.
Jumper's knee
Associated with a small area of degeneration of the tendon attachment at the lower pole of the patella (knee-cap), characterized by pain and extreme local tenderness.
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