Hake
Hake
Hake (/heɪk/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the area of Orthopedics, to refer to a deformity in the human foot. The term is derived from the Old English word 'haca', which means 'hook'.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "hayk".
Etymology
The term 'Hake' is derived from the Old English word 'haca', which means 'hook'. This is in reference to the hook-like appearance of the foot when this deformity is present.
Definition
A Hake is a deformity of the foot where the foot is bent inwards at the ankle, causing the person to walk on the inner edge of the foot. This condition is also known as Varus deformity.
Related Terms
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. This includes conditions like Hake.
- Varus deformity: A term used to describe a type of deformity where the bone or joint is angled inwardly. Hake is a type of varus deformity.
- Foot deformity: Any condition that affects the normal structure and function of the foot. Hake is a type of foot deformity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hake
- Wikipedia's article - Hake
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