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Bearing (medicine)
Bearing (pronunciation: /ˈberiNG/) is a term used in various medical contexts, often referring to the manner in which one carries or conducts oneself, or the way in which a body part is held or supported.
Etymology
The term "bearing" originates from the Old English 'beran', meaning 'to carry'. In a medical context, it has been used since the late 16th century.
Related Terms
- Posture: The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
- Gait: The manner or style of walking.
- Alignment: The correct positioning of body parts in relation to each other.
- Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, "bearing" can refer to several concepts:
- Weight bearing: This refers to the amount of weight a person can put on a limb, such as after a fracture or surgery. It can be described as non-weight bearing, partial weight bearing, or full weight bearing.
- Bearing down: This term is often used in obstetrics to describe the act of pushing during childbirth.
- Bearing surface: In orthopedics, this refers to the area of contact between two bones in a joint, or between a bone and a prosthetic joint replacement.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bearing
- Wikipedia's article - Bearing
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