It is the sum of the grades of tenderness (0 = not tender, 1 = tender, 2 = tender and causes wince, and 3 = tender, causes wince and effort to withdraw) elicited by applying firm pressure over the joint margin of articular joints (shoulders, elbow, wrists, hips).t is the sum of the grades of tenderness (0 = not tender, 1 = tender, 2 = tender and causes wince, and 3 = tender, causes wince and effort to withdraw) elicited by applying firm pressure over the joint margin of articular joints (shoulders, elbow, wrists, hips).
Definitions for EcosystemËÉk oÊËsÉªs tÉm, Ëi koÊ-. ecosystem(noun) a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment. ecosystem(Noun) A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.
An ecosystem is a group of plants, animals, and other living things that live in the same surroundings. An ecosystem also includes nonliving materialsfor example, water, rocks, soil, and sand. A swamp, a prairie, an ocean, and a forest are examples of ecosystems.