angulation
angulation
Definition
an·gu·la·tion (aŋ′gyo̵̅o̅ lā′s̸hən, -gyə-)
noun
- the act of angulating
- an angular form, part, or position
angulation
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- toe: Hallux valgus - osteoarthritis of the big toe joint with angulation of the toe.
Converse of object
- have: On top of this the last two front points have a double angulation to maintain bite when descending or traversing sideways.
- show: The front legs should be straight and the back legs should show moderate angulation.
Adjective modifier
- anterior: He had 30 degrees of anterior angulation, 7 degrees of valgus and 2.5cm of shortening.
- rear: Rear angulation should match the front to give balance.
- varus: Leaning on the elbow should be avoided as it is likely to cause varus angulation.
- posterior: Posterior angulation of as much as 20 degrees will remodel in children 10 years of age.
- hind: Tess was quite a big bitch, with a very lovely head, quite dark colored, but failed in hind angulation.
- residual: Precisely how much residual angulation constitutes a failed attempt at reduction remains controversial.
