Quadrigia
Quadriga (kwɒˈdriːgə)
Quadriga (pronounced kwɒˈdriːgə) is a term derived from Latin, where "quadri-" means four and "-ga" is from "iugum", meaning yoke. It is a two-wheeled chariot drawn by four horses abreast, used in the ancient Roman chariot racing. In medical terminology, it refers to a condition in the hand where the fingers are unable to extend fully due to imbalance in the flexor and extensor tendons.
Etymology
The term Quadriga is of Latin origin, where "quadri-" means four and "-ga" is from "iugum", meaning yoke. In the context of ancient Rome, it referred to a chariot drawn by four horses. In the medical field, the term is used metaphorically to describe a condition where the fingers are unable to extend fully, similar to how the four horses of a quadriga are restrained by the chariot.
Medical Usage
In hand surgery, Quadriga is a condition that can occur after a flexor tendon repair. It is caused by an imbalance between the flexor and extensor tendons, leading to the inability of the fingers to extend fully. This condition can significantly affect hand function and may require surgical intervention to correct.
Related Terms
- Flexor Tendon Repair: A surgical procedure to repair damaged flexor tendons in the hand.
- Extensor Tendon Repair: A surgical procedure to repair damaged extensor tendons in the hand.
- Tendon Imbalance: A condition where there is an imbalance between the flexor and extensor tendons, often leading to conditions like Quadriga.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quadrigia
- Wikipedia's article - Quadrigia
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski