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Valgus:

Angulation outward and away from the midline of the body.

Varicose Veins:

Vein that is twisted--tortuous--and distended with blood. The term varix is also used for similar abnormalities in arteries and in lymphatic vessels. Varicose veins occur in a number of areas, including the legs; the esophagus, or gullet; the spermatic veins, which return blood from the testes.

Varus:

Angulation inward and toward the midline of the body.

Vertebrae:

Bony segments that make up the spinal column.

Vasoconstriction:

Derease of local blood flow.

Vital Signs:

Respiration, heart rate and body temperature.

Vitamin:

Any of many organic substances that are vital in small amounts to the normal functioning of the body. Vitamins are found in food, produced by the body, and manufactured synthetically; along with minerals, they are known as micronutrients.

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Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine