Flexure
Flexure
Flexure (/ˈflɛkʃər/), also known as bending, is a term used in medicine and anatomy to describe the action of bending or the condition of being bent. The term is derived from the Latin word "flexura", which means "a bending, a winding".
Etymology
The term "flexure" originates from the Latin "flexura", which is derived from "flexus", the past participle of "flectere" meaning "to bend".
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, flexure refers to a bend or fold in the body. There are several notable flexures in the human body, including the hepatic flexure and the splenic flexure in the colon, and the duodenojejunal flexure in the small intestine. These flexures allow for the movement and flexibility of these organs.
Related Terms
- Flexion: The action of bending or the condition of being bent.
- Hepatic flexure: The sharp bend between the ascending colon and the transverse colon.
- Splenic flexure: The sharp bend between the transverse colon and the descending colon.
- Duodenojejunal flexure: The junction between the duodenum and the jejunum in the small intestine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flexure
- Wikipedia's article - Flexure
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