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Terms starting with J:

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jejunum   

(je-joo�num)
second portion of the small intestine extending from the duodenum to the ileum.

Body system terms : Digestive system

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joint   

the point at which two or more bones are joined; also known as an articulation.

Body system terms : Musculoskeletal system

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joint capsule   

fibrous sheath enclosing a synovial joint .

Body system terms : Musculoskeletal system

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joint muscles   

skeletal muscles which cause parts of the body to move.

Body system terms : Musculoskeletal system

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jugular vein   

(jug'yoo-lar)
three large veins in the neck which take blood from the head and neck to the interior of the chest.

Body system terms : Blood, and the circulatory system

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