angulation

angulation
1. Formation of an angle; an abnormal angle or bend in an organ. 2. In orthopaedics, a method of describing the alignment of long bones that have been affected by injury or disease; can be described in both anteroposterior and lateral planes.
- apex anterior a. a. in the lateral plane in which the apex of the angle is directed anteriorly.
- apex posterior a. a. in the lateral plane in which the apex of the angle is directed posteriorly.

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an·gu·la·tion .aŋ-gyə-'lā-shən n
1) the action of making angular
2) an angular position, formation or shape esp an abnormal bend or curve in an organ
an·gu·late 'aŋ-gyə-.lāt vb, -lat·ed; -lat·ing

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an·gu·la·tion (ang″gu-laґshən) [L. angulatus bent] 1. formation of a sharp obstructive angle, as in the intestine, the ureter, or similar tubes. 2. deviation from a straight line, as in a poorly set bone.

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