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Fat: A major source of energy in the diet. All food fats have 9 calories per
gram. Fat helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E,
and K, and carotenoids. Some kinds of fats, especially saturated fats, [see
definition] may cause blood cholesterol to increase and increase the risk for
heart disease. Other fats, such as unsaturated fats do not increase blood
cholesterol. Fats that are in foods are combinations of monounsaturated,
polyunsaturated, and saturated fatty acids.
Facet joints: The joints above and below each intervertebral disc,
allowing the spine to bend. The paired joints located in the posterior
portion of the vertebral bodies connecting the spine. These joints are part of
the stabilizing mechanism for the spine.
Facet Joint Syndrome: Pain resulting from degeneration, wear, pressure
exerted on and inflammation of the facet joints, which are the joints at the
back of each vertebrae linking the vertebrae together.
Fascia: A band of connective tissue separating muscles and organs in the
body.
Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles,
joints, ligaments and tendons.
Fibrositis: Pain arising from damaged tendons or muscles.
Foraminal Stenosis: Narrowing of a vertebral opening.
Flexor Muscles: muscles that cause your joints to bend, such as your biceps
muscle on the front of your upper arm or your abdominal muscles.
Foraminal Stenosis: Narrowing of a vertebral opening.
Fusion: In regard to the spine, a surgical procedure to unite two or more
vertebrae with bone graft with or without metal supports resulting in
immobilization of that portion.
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