Circumflex
Circumflex
Circumflex (/ˈsɜːrkəmflɛks/; from the Latin circumflexus, meaning "bent around") is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe structures that are curved or bent around another structure.
Etymology
The term circumflex is derived from the Latin circumflexus, which means "bent around". It is a combination of circum (around) and flexus (bent).
In Medicine
In medicine, the term circumflex is used to describe various structures that have a curved or bent shape. Some of the most notable uses of the term include:
- Circumflex artery: A branch of the left coronary artery that curves around the heart to supply blood to the left atrium and ventricle.
- Circumflex nerve: A nerve that curves around the neck of the humerus in the upper arm.
- Circumflex vein: A vein that curves around another structure, such as the circumflex femoral vein, which curves around the femur in the leg.
Related Terms
- Flexion: The action of bending or the condition of being bent.
- Circumduction: The circular movement of a limb or eye.
- Circumventricular organs: Structures in the brain that allow substances in the blood to affect brain function.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Circumflex
- Wikipedia's article - Circumflex
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