Sports Medicine Terminology P's

palpation

Feeling an injury with the fingers

paraplegia

Paralysis of lower portion of the body and both legs.

paresis

 Slight or incomplete paralysis

paresthesia

Abnormal or unique sensation such as itching or prickling

pathogenic

Disease producing

pes cavus

 Abnormally high arch of the foot

pes planus

 An abnormally flat foot

phalanx

Any one of the bones of the fingers and toes

prognosis

 Prediction as to probable outcome of a disease or injury

prophylaxis

Guarding against injury or disease

proprioceptor

 One of several sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, or joint capsules.

proximal

Nearest to the point of reference

purulent

Consisting of, or forming pus