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Pulling (Medicine)
Pulling (pronunciation: /ˈpʊlɪŋ/) is a term used in various medical contexts, often referring to the act of applying force to move something towards or with oneself.
Etymology
The term "pulling" originates from the Old English pullian, which means to pluck or draw out.
In Medicine
In the medical field, pulling can refer to several procedures or actions:
- Muscle contraction: This is the process where muscles, through a pulling force, cause movement of the body or specific body parts.
- Tooth extraction: Also known as tooth pulling, it is the removal of teeth from the dental alveolus in the alveolar bone.
- Orthopedic traction: This is a therapeutic method used in orthopedics to straighten broken bones or relieve pressure on the spine and skeletal system, often involving a pulling force.
Related Terms
- Pushing: The opposite of pulling, pushing involves applying force to move something away from oneself.
- Force: In the context of physics and medicine, force can be described as any interaction that changes the motion of an object, including pulling.
- Tension: This is the pulling force transmitted along the chain, string, cable, or other continuous object.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pulling
- Wikipedia's article - Pulling
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