Attitude

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Attitude (Medicine)

Attitude (pronounced: /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/) is a term used in medicine to describe the posture or position of a person or an anatomical part.

Etymology

The term 'attitude' is derived from the Latin word 'aptitudo', which means fitness or suitability. In the medical context, it was first used in the 17th century to describe the position of a fetus during childbirth.

Definition

In medicine, attitude refers to the position of a person's body or a part of the body, especially as it relates to physical examinations and procedures. It is often used in the context of orthopedics, neurology, and physical therapy to describe the posture or position of a patient or an anatomical part.

Related Terms

  • 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.
  • Neurology: The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the nerves and the nervous system.
  • Physical Therapy: The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.

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