Quadros
Quadros
Quadros (pronunciation: /ˈkwɑːdroʊs/) is a term often used in the medical field, particularly in relation to the study of human anatomy and physiology.
Etymology
The term 'Quadros' is derived from the Latin word 'quadrus', which means 'four-sided'. In the medical context, it is often used to refer to structures or conditions that are quadrilateral or four-sided in shape or appearance.
Definition
In medical terminology, Quadros refers to a four-sided or quadrilateral structure or condition. It is often used in the context of describing the shape or appearance of certain anatomical structures or pathological conditions.
Related Terms
- Quadrilateral: A polygon with four edges (or sides) and four vertices or corners. In the medical field, it is often used to describe the shape of certain anatomical structures.
- Quadriceps: A large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh. It is the great extensor muscle of the knee, forming a large fleshy mass which covers the front and sides of the femur.
- Quadrant: One of four sections into which an area is divided. In medicine, it is often used to refer to one of four sections of the abdomen, used for localizing pain or injury.
- Quadriplegia: A condition which causes loss of function in all four limbs and torso, usually as a result of injury or disease affecting the spinal cord.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quadros
- Wikipedia's article - Quadros
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