axis of the pelvis
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Axis — The axis is the second cervical vertebra (symbol: C2). It is called the axis because the uppermost cervical vertebra (called the atlas) rotates about the odontoid process of C2. The joint between the axis and atlas is a pivot type of joint. It… … Medical dictionary
axis pelvis — [TA] axis of pelvis: an imaginary curved line through the lesser pelvis at right angles to the plane of the superior aperture, the plane of the cavity, and the plane of the inferior aperture at their central points … Medical dictionary
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long axis of body — the imaginary straight line projected on the median plane through the neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis about which the weights of the torso are most symmetrically distributed … Medical dictionary
pelvic direction — The direction of the axis of the pelvis … Medical dictionary
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Forceps — An instrument with two blades and a handle used for handling, grasping, or compressing. Many types of forceps are employed in medicine, including the alligator forceps (an angled instrument with jaws at the end), tissue forceps (a form of… … Medical dictionary
