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Cartilaginous joints refer to joints joined together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage, allowing very slight movement, such as synchondrosis and symphysis.
A case can refer to a specific individual or group who is being studied or treated. For example, a psychologist might work with a single patient on a one-on-one basis, in which case that patient would be referred to as a "case." Similarly, a group of patients being treated in a group therapy setting might be referred to as a "case group."
Case advocacy refers to situations in which an identified, individual case, whether a person or a larger unit, is the subject of change efforts.
Case Conceptualization refers to the process that allows the clinician to understand, through his or her unique theoretical perspective, a client's presenting problems and subsequently apply appropriate counseling skills and treatment strategies.
Case History refers to all the relevant information or material gathered about an individual, family, group, etc., and arranged so as to serve as an organized record and have analytic value for a social worker, student, or the like: used esp.
Case law refers to the interpretation of a law by a court through a verdict in a trial, setting precedent for subsequent court decisions ; legal precedents arising from court decisions