Rotation
Rotation (Medicine)
Rotation (pronunciation: /roʊˈteɪʃən/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the action or process of turning around an axis or center.
Etymology
The term 'rotation' is derived from the Latin word 'rotatio', which means 'a turning'.
In Anatomy
In anatomy, rotation refers to the movement of a bone around its own longitudinal axis. This can be either towards the midline of the body (medial rotation) or away from the midline (lateral rotation).
In Radiology
In radiology, rotation is a term used to describe the turning of a patient or part of the body to obtain different imaging views. This can be either clockwise or counterclockwise.
In Medical Education
In medical education, a rotation is a period of medical training where a medical student or resident practices medicine under the supervision of a qualified doctor in a specific area, such as surgery, pediatrics, or internal medicine.
Related Terms
- Axial rotation: A type of joint movement that occurs in the transverse plane around a vertical axis.
- External rotation: A movement around an axis away from the center of the body.
- Internal rotation: A movement around an axis towards the center of the body.
- Orthopedic rotation: A period of training in orthopedic surgery during a medical rotation.
- Clinical rotation: A period of practical experience in a clinical setting for medical students.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rotation
- Wikipedia's article - Rotation
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