Other practical applications based on minimal spanning trees include: 1  Taxonomy. 2  Cluster analysis: clustering points in the plane, single-linkage clustering (a method of hierarchical clustering), graph-theoretic clustering, and clustering gene expression data. 3  Constructing trees for broadcasting in computer networks.
A digital mucous cyst refers to a small benign cyst that is located towards the ends of the fingers or under the nail bed. These cysts involve the distal joints of the fingers and can sometimes involve the toes.Digital mucous cysts are a fairly common condition and form a part of a group of conditions called ganglia.here does not appear to be a clear cause for digital mucous cysts. It is believed that they occur due to connective tissue degeneration along with osteoarthritis of the joints in the hand. Some tumors are also believed to cause this condition.
A mucous cyst is a ganglion of the DIP joint. The cyst is attached to the joint by a stalk of tissue. Typically only one cyst appears, though an occult (concealed) cyst may also be found closer to the joint. Related Document: A Patient's Guide to Hand Anatomy.