Spring
Spring (medical term)
Spring (pronounced: /sprɪŋ/) is a term used in various medical contexts. It is derived from the Old English word "springan", meaning to leap, burst forth, fly up, spread, grow.
Usage in Medical Context
In the medical field, the term "spring" is often used to describe the action of a joint or muscle returning to its original position after being stretched or compressed. This is due to the elastic properties of the tissues involved, which allow them to "spring" back into place.
Related Terms
- Elasticity (medicine): The ability of a material or body to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.
- Resilience (medicine): The capacity of a system, organ, or organism to return to its original state or position after being disturbed.
- Flexibility (medicine): The range of motion in a joint or series of joints, and length in muscles that cross the joints to induce a bending movement or motion.
Pronunciation
The term "spring" is pronounced as /sprɪŋ/.
Etymology
The term "spring" is derived from the Old English word "springan", which means to leap, burst forth, fly up, spread, grow. This is reflective of the action of a joint or muscle returning to its original position after being stretched or compressed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spring
- Wikipedia's article - Spring
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