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Articles and graphics courtesy of Medtronic Sofamor Danek, 2002.

Glossary

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ULNA - The medial and the larger of the two bones of the forearm.

ULTRASOUND - The use of high-frequency sound to create images of internal body structures.

U.S. FOOD and DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) - Government agency that regulates all medical devices and drugs.