Spatial
Spatial (Medicine)
Spatial (pronounced /ˈspeɪʃəl/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe anything related to space or position in the body. It is derived from the Latin word "spatium", meaning "space".
Definition
In medical terminology, spatial refers to the position, area, or volume occupied by an object or a body part. It is often used in conjunction with other terms to describe specific locations or orientations in the body, such as spatial orientation, spatial awareness, and spatial resolution.
Related Terms
- Spatial Orientation: This term refers to the ability to maintain body orientation and posture in relation to the surrounding environment (physical space) at rest and during motion.
- Spatial Awareness: This is the ability to understand and interact with the environment around you. It involves the understanding of the relationship between objects when there is a change in their positions.
- Spatial Resolution: In medical imaging, spatial resolution is the ability of an imaging technique to differentiate two objects. High spatial resolution means that an imaging system can show fine detail.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term spatial is used in various contexts. For example, in neurology, spatial neglect is a common condition following brain damage in which patients fail to be aware of items to one side of space. In radiology, spatial resolution is a critical parameter in medical imaging.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spatial
- Wikipedia's article - Spatial
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