Oblique
Oblique
Oblique (pronunciation: /oʊˈbliːk/ or /əˈbliːk/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe an anatomical structure that is neither parallel nor at a right angle to the base of a structure. It is derived from the Latin word 'obliquus', meaning 'slanting'.
Anatomy
In anatomy, oblique refers to a muscle neither parallel nor perpendicular to the long axis of a body or limb. For example, the external oblique muscle and the internal oblique muscle are part of the abdominal wall muscles.
Radiology
In radiology, an oblique view is an angled view of an X-ray or other imaging study. This view can help to better visualize certain structures or abnormalities that may not be clearly seen in the standard anterior-posterior or lateral views.
Ophthalmology
In ophthalmology, oblique refers to the extraocular muscles responsible for eye movements. The superior oblique muscle and the inferior oblique muscle are part of the six muscles that control the movements of the eye.
Related Terms
- Oblique fracture: A type of bone fracture where the break has a curved or sloped pattern.
- Oblique fissure: A deep furrow found in each lung which separates the lobes.
- Oblique popliteal ligament: A ligament in the knee joint.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oblique
- Wikipedia's article - Oblique
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