Keen's point
Keen's Point
Keen's Point (pronounced: keenz point) is a significant anatomical landmark in the field of Orthopedics and Podiatry. It is named after the British surgeon, Sir William Williams Keen, who first described it in the late 19th century.
Etymology
The term "Keen's Point" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Sir William Williams Keen, a prominent surgeon from the United Kingdom. Keen was a pioneer in the field of Orthopedics and his contributions have significantly influenced modern medical practices.
Definition
Keen's Point refers to the most prominent part of the medial malleolus, which is the bony prominence on the inner side of the ankle. It is an important landmark used in the diagnosis and treatment of various foot and ankle conditions.
Related Terms
- Medial Malleolus: The bony prominence on the inner side of the ankle, where Keen's Point is located.
- Lateral Malleolus: The bony prominence on the outer side of the ankle, opposite to the medial malleolus.
- Ankle Joint: The joint connecting the foot with the leg, which includes the medial and lateral malleoli.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles, which includes conditions affecting Keen's Point.
- Podiatry: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the human foot, which includes conditions affecting Keen's Point.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Keen's point
- Wikipedia's article - Keen's point
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