Angle

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Angle (medicine)

Angle (pronounced: /ˈæŋɡəl/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a specific geometric shape formed between two intersecting lines or surfaces. The term is derived from the Latin word angulus, meaning "corner".

Etymology

The term angle comes from the Latin angulus, which means "corner". It was first used in English in the 14th century.

In Anatomy

In anatomy, an angle often refers to a specific anatomical landmark. For example, the Mandibular angle is the angle formed by the lower edge of the lower jawbone. Similarly, the Cardiac angle is the angle formed by the intersection of the long axis of the heart with the diaphragm.

In Radiology

In radiology, angles are used to describe the orientation of structures or the direction of imaging beams. For example, the Gantry angle in computed tomography (CT) refers to the angle of the x-ray tube relative to the patient.

In Orthopedics

In orthopedics, angles are used to describe the alignment of bones and joints. For example, the Q angle is used to assess the alignment of the knee joint.

Related Terms

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski