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angulation Definition

an·gu·la·tion (aŋ′gyo̵̅o̅ lās̸hən, -gyə-)

noun

  1. the act of angulating
  2. 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.

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