Anchor
Anchor (medicine)
Anchor (pronounced: /ˈæŋ.kər/) is a term used in various medical contexts. It often refers to a device or technique used to secure something in place.
Etymology
The term "anchor" originates from the Old English word "ancor," which was borrowed from Latin "ancora," itself borrowed from Greek "ankura."
Medical Usage
In the field of Orthopedics, an anchor is a device used to secure sutures in bone during reconstructive surgery, such as Rotator cuff repair.
In Dentistry, anchor or anchorage refers to the resistance to displacement provided by an object or a group of teeth.
In Plastic Surgery, anchor is a common suture technique used to secure skin flaps or grafts.
In Radiology, an anchor can refer to a marker or a point of reference in an image.
Related Terms
- Suture
- Bone
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Rotator cuff
- Dentistry
- Teeth
- Plastic Surgery
- Skin graft
- Radiology
- Marker
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anchor
- Wikipedia's article - Anchor
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