Compartment
Compartment (medicine)
Compartment (/kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/, from Latin compartiri, "to share") in the field of medicine refers to a part of the body that is separated from other parts by defined boundaries. In anatomy, a compartment is a defined space within the body that contains muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.
Etymology
The term compartment is derived from the Latin compartiri, which means "to share". It was first used in the medical context in the 19th century to describe the distinct sections of the body separated by fascia or other boundary-forming structures.
Related Terms
- Compartment Syndrome: A serious condition that involves increased pressure in a muscle compartment. It can lead to muscle and nerve damage and problems with blood flow.
- Fascia: A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Muscle: A tissue in animal bodies that functions to produce force and cause motion, either locomotion or movement within internal organs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Compartment
- Wikipedia's article - Compartment
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