Obliquely
Obliquely
Obliquely (pronunciation: /əˈbliːkli/), derived from the Latin word "obliquus" meaning "slanting", is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a direction, position, or movement that is neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface.
Definition
In medical terminology, obliquely refers to a direction, position, or movement that is slanted or inclined. It is not parallel or at a right angle to the reference line or plane, but instead, it is at an angle. This term is often used to describe anatomical positions, directions, or movements.
Usage in Medicine
In Anatomy, the term 'oblique' is used to describe muscles that run diagonally in the body. For example, the External Oblique Muscle and the Internal Oblique Muscle are part of the abdominal wall muscles.
In Radiology, an oblique view is a type of imaging view that is taken at an angle. This is used to provide a better view of certain anatomical structures or areas of the body.
In Ophthalmology, oblique refers to two extraocular muscles in the eye, the Superior Oblique Muscle and the Inferior Oblique Muscle. These muscles control the eye's ability to move obliquely.
Related Terms
- Perpendicular: A term used to describe a direction, position, or movement that forms a right angle with another line, surface, or body.
- Parallel: A term used to describe a direction, position, or movement that is the same distance apart at all points and never intersect.
- Diagonal: A term used to describe a direction, position, or movement that is slanted across from one point to another.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obliquely
- Wikipedia's article - Obliquely
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