Obliquely

Obliquely refers to a direction, angle, or path that is not horizontal or vertical; it is slanted, inclined, or diagonal. In the context of anatomy, it refers to muscles that run obliquely in the body, such as the external oblique muscle and the internal oblique muscle.

Definition

The term "obliquely" is derived from the Latin word "obliquus", which means "slanting". In general, it refers to anything that is not perpendicular or parallel to a given line or surface. In other words, it is something that is positioned at an angle to the specified or implied line or surface.

In Anatomy

In anatomy, "obliquely" is used to describe the direction of muscles in the body. For example, the external oblique muscle is the largest and the most superficial (outermost) of the three flat muscles in the lateral (side) part of the abdomen. It is broad, thin, and irregularly quadrilateral, its muscular portion occupying the side, its aponeurosis the anterior wall of the abdomen.

Similarly, the internal oblique muscle is located inside the abdominal wall, just underneath the external oblique and above the transverse abdominal muscle. Its fibers run obliquely upward and medially (toward the midline of the body).

In Mathematics

In mathematics, "obliquely" is used to describe lines, planes, or surfaces that intersect at an angle that is not a right angle. For example, two lines are said to intersect obliquely if they intersect at any angle other than a right angle.

In Literature

In literature, "obliquely" is often used to describe indirect or evasive expression. For example, a writer may address a topic obliquely, meaning they approach it indirectly, without stating it directly.

See Also

• Oblique angle
• Oblique plane
• Oblique line
• Oblique muscle
• Oblique (disambiguation)