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1723 VIL-17 Defined contour shape
"Contour shape" refers to the shape of a contour that defines a surface such as a contact surface. In one aspect, a contour shape is a shape of a cross section taken perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of an elongated object. "Contour shape" refers to the shape of a contour that defines a surface such as a contact surface. In one aspect, a contour shape is a shape of a cross section taken perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of an elongated object.
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1718 VIL-17 Defined hook
"Hook" refers to a structure or tool consisting of a length of material that contains a portion that is curved or indented, such that the portion can be used to grab onto, connect, or otherwise engage another object. In certain embodiments, one end of the hook can be pointed, so that this end can pierce another material, which may then be held by the curved or indented portion. (Search "hook" on Wikipedia.com Apr. 18, 2022. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Modified. Accessed June 10, 2022.) In certain embodiments, the curved or indented portion may be referred to as a bend. The bend may connect to a free end of the hook that may be referred to as a prong, a spike, a tine, a tip, a barb, a point, a fork, or the like. "Hook" refers to a structure or tool consisting of a length of material that contains a portion that is curved or indented, such that the portion can be used to grab onto, connect, or otherwise engage another object. In certain embodiments, one end of the hook can be pointed, so that this end can pierce another material, which may then be held by the curved or indented portion. (Search "hook" on Wikipedia.com Apr. 18, 2022. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Modified. Accessed June 10, 2022.) In certain embodiments, the curved or indented portion may be referred to as a bend. The bend may connect to a free end of the hook that may be referred to as a prong, a spike, a tine, a tip, a barb, a point, a fork, or the like.
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1717 VIL-17 Defined avulsion fracture
"Avulsion fracture" refers to a bone fracture in which part of a bone is torn or ripped away from another bone part. Avulsion fractures are most common where a tendon or ligament connects to a bone. (Search "avulsion fracture" on mayoclini.org June 3, 2022. "Avulsion fracture: How is it treated?" Edward R Laskowski, M.D. Modified. Accessed June 10, 2022.) "Avulsion fracture" refers to a bone fracture in which part of a bone is torn or ripped away from another bone part. Avulsion fractures are most common where a tendon or ligament connects to a bone. (Search "avulsion fracture" on mayoclini.org June 3, 2022. "Avulsion fracture: How is it treated?" Edward R Laskowski, M.D. Modified. Accessed June 10, 2022.)
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