Blade
Blade (medical)
Blade (pronounced: /bleɪd/) is a term used in various medical contexts, often referring to a part of a surgical instrument or a part of the human body.
Etymology
The term "blade" originates from the Old English word "blæd", which means leaf. In a medical context, it is used to describe a part of an instrument or body part that is thin and flat, similar to the leaf of a plant.
Surgical Instrument
In surgery, a blade refers to the cutting part of a surgical instrument, such as a scalpel or surgical scissors. The blade is typically made of stainless steel or high carbon steel, and is designed to make precise cuts during surgery.
Anatomy
In anatomy, blade can refer to the shoulder blade, also known as the scapula. The scapula is a flat, triangular bone located in the upper back that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the clavicle (collarbone).
Related Terms
- Scalpel: A small, sharp knife used in surgery.
- Surgical scissors: A type of scissors used in surgery to cut tissue.
- Scapula: Also known as the shoulder blade, it is a flat, triangular bone in the upper back.
- Humerus: The bone of the upper arm or forelimb, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.
- Clavicle: Also known as the collarbone, it is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blade
- Wikipedia's article - Blade
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