Triangle

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Triangle (medical)

Triangle (pronounced: /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/) is a term used in various medical contexts to describe anatomical regions or structures that have a triangular shape. The term is derived from the Latin word 'triangulum', which means 'three-cornered'.

Anatomy

In anatomy, several structures are referred to as triangles due to their triangular shape. Some of these include:

  • Anterior triangle of the neck: This is a region of the neck bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the midline of the neck, and the lower border of the mandible.
  • Posterior triangle of the neck: This is a region of the neck bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the trapezius muscle, and the clavicle.
  • Femoral triangle: This is a region of the upper thigh bounded by the inguinal ligament, the sartorius muscle, and the adductor longus muscle.

Pathology

In pathology, the term triangle is used to describe certain areas of the body where specific diseases or conditions are more likely to occur. For example:

  • Triangle of Calot: This is an anatomical space in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, where gallstones can get lodged, leading to cholecystitis.

Related Terms

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary 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