Forward
Forward (medical term)
Forward (pronounced: /ˈfɔːrwərd/) is a term used in various medical contexts to describe the direction or orientation of structures or movements in the human body.
Etymology
The term originates from the Old English 'foreweard', which means situated at the front.
Usage in Medical Context
In anatomy, 'forward' is used to describe the position of one structure relative to another, in the direction that faces the front of the body. For example, the forehead is forward of the back of the head.
In neurology, 'forward' can describe the direction of nerve impulses. For example, anterograde (or forward) amnesia is a condition where the ability to memorize new things is impaired because data cannot be transferred from the conscious short-term memory into permanent long-term memory.
In physiotherapy and sports medicine, 'forward' often refers to the direction of body movements. For example, a forward lunge or forward bend.
Related Terms
- Anterior: In anatomical terms, anterior is synonymous with forward, indicating the front or direction towards the front of the body.
- Anterograde: In neurology, anterograde refers to the normal direction of conduction or movement, that is, forward.
- Protraction: In movement, protraction is the movement of a body part forward, in the anterior direction.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Forward
- Wikipedia's article - Forward
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