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Jersey Finger

 
 

Rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon from the distal phalanx tendon due to rapid extension of the finger while actively flexed.

 
     
 

Joint

 
 

Where the ends of two or more bones meet.

 
     
 

Jone's fracture

 
 

A transverse stress fracture of the proximal shaft of the 5 th metatarsal.