Goniometry

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Glosary

1. Angle - Part od the plane between two lines having the same origin point.

2. Joint – conection between two bones.3. Rage of Movement - Amount of movement of a joint.4. Prosthetic – Artificial extension that replaces or provides a missing

body part.5. Axis – Origin point.6. Planes - Referring to each of the geometric planes which serve to

identify the location of structures.7. Surgery - Mechanical handling of anatomical structures with medical

purpose.8. Physical Therapists – Physiotherapist.9. Disease - Alteration of health.10. Palpation - Examine the body using touch.11. Fixed arm - Part of goniometer12. Mobile arm - Part of goniometer13. Fulcrum - Part of goniometer

Goniometry

gonía (angle) & métron (measure)

Science and technique of measuring angles.

In Medicine

Evaluate rage of movement. (ROM) Desing prosthetic and surgery devices.

Goinometer

The principal tool to measure angles in body.

How to measure?

Each movement of the body is evaluated according to the axis.

Adapt the patient. Do palpation. Take measures.