Excursion

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Excursion (medicine)

Excursion (pronunciation: /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/) in the field of medicine refers to the act of projecting or thrusting out, often used in the context of muscle movement. The term is derived from the Latin word "excursio", meaning a running out or sallying forth.

Definition

In medical terminology, an excursion is the range of movement of a muscle from its fully extended position to its fully contracted position. It is a term often used in physical therapy and orthopedics to describe the movement of muscles and joints.

Related Terms

  • Contraction: The process in which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter.
  • Extension: An anatomical term of motion denoting the movement that increases the angle between body parts.
  • Flexion: A position that is made possible by the joint angle decreasing.
  • Range of motion: The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and extension.

Etymology

The term excursion is derived from the Latin "excursio", which means a running out or sallying forth. It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century.

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