Twig
Twig (Medicine)
Twig (pronounced: /twɪɡ/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the area of Orthopedics, to refer to a small, thin, and elongated piece of bone. The term is derived from the Old English twigge, which means a small branch or shoot of a tree.
Etymology
The term "twig" in the medical context is borrowed from the botanical term, which refers to a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division). It is used metaphorically to describe a similar structure in the human or animal body, such as a small bone or a part of a bone.
Related Terms
- Bone: The hard, rigid form of connective tissue constituting most of the skeleton of vertebrates, composed chiefly of calcium salts.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Osteology: The study of the structure and function of the skeleton and bony structures.
- Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "twig" is often used to describe small, thin bones or bone fragments, especially in the context of fractures or other orthopedic conditions. For example, a doctor might refer to a small piece of broken bone as a "twig."
In radiology, "twig" can also refer to a small, thin, elongated radiopaque structure, such as a small bone or a part of a bone that is visible on an X-ray or other imaging study.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Twig
- Wikipedia's article - Twig
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