A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Shin splints
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severe pains in your shin (= front part of the lower leg) , happening especially to runners and other people who do exercise involving a lot of running or jumping
Shin splints meaning & definition 1 of Shin splints.
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The term shin splints refers to nonspecific pain that occurs in the lower legs during running sports.
Repetitive impact forces during jogging, running, or vigorous walking (eg, hiking) can overload the musculotendinous unit and cause shin pain. Such pain sometimes results from a specific injury (eg, tibial stress fracture, exercise-induced compartment syndrome, tibial periostitis, excessive foot pronation), but often an exact cause cannot be identified. In such cases, the term shin splints is used.Shin splints meaning & definition 2 of Shin splints.
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