United States' Largest Banks. The following list shows the largest banks in the U.S., as of Dec. 31, 2012. The assets are listed in thousands of dollars. Source: Federal Reserve System, National Information Center.
Ligamentous laxity, or ligament laxity, is a term given to describe loose ligaments .. Ligamentous laxity is a cause of chronic body pain characterized by loose ligaments. When this condition affects joints in the entire body, it is called generalized joint hypermobility, which occurs in about five percent of the population, and may be genetic.
Think rigid. Rigidity is a condition of hardness, stiffness or inflexiblity. You find this with muscle contractures. Now think spastic. Spasticity is a form of muscular hypertoncity (excessive muscle tone) with increased resistance to stretching. It usually occurs in the flexor muscles of the arms and legs. You would see movement that requires greater effort and with a lack of control and coordination.