Straight
Straight (medical term)
Straight (pronounced: /streɪt/) is a term used in various medical contexts to describe a structure or position that is not curved, bent, or twisted.
Etymology
The term "straight" originates from the Old English word "streht," which means "direct, right; free, clear."
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, "straight" is often used to describe the position or alignment of body parts. For example, a doctor might use the term to describe a bone that is not curved or bent, or a posture that is upright and not slouched.
Orthopedic surgeons often use the term when discussing the alignment of bones and joints. In physiotherapy, "straight" is used to describe the ideal posture or alignment of the body during exercises or treatments.
Related Terms
- Alignment: The arrangement of body parts in relation to each other.
- Posture: The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Physiotherapy: The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Straight
- Wikipedia's article - Straight
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