The cardinal signs of inflammation include swelling, pain, redness, and heat. what is the fifth cardinal sign of inflammation?

Generally, there are five cardinal signs that are use to check for acute inflammation, these signs include: redness (often referred to as rubor), increased heat (called calor), swelling (called tumor), pain (referred to as dolor) and finally, the loss of function (called functio laesa).

Calcinosis is the diagnostic term that means an abnormal buildup of calcium on the kneecap (patellar) surface. it is a term uses to describe a group of disorders in which calcium deposits form in the skin. it is also referred to the abnormal deposit of calcium phosphate.