Obliquity
Obliquity
Obliquity (pronounced: /əˈblikwɪti/) is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, astronomy, and geology. In a medical context, obliquity refers to the angle at which a structure or plane deviates from a given standard, such as the vertical or horizontal.
Etymology
The term "obliquity" originates from the Latin word "obliquus", which means "slanting" or "indirect". It was first used in English in the 15th century.
Medical Usage
In medicine, obliquity is often used to describe the orientation of anatomical structures. For example, in radiology, the term "oblique view" refers to an imaging technique where the X-ray beam is angled to capture a side view of a structure. Similarly, in orthopedics, "oblique fracture" refers to a bone fracture that occurs at an angle to the bone's axis.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obliquity
- Wikipedia's article - Obliquity
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