Goniometry

Goniometry

1. Goniometry UVM Campus Coyoacán Esparza Barrena Brenda

2. Glosary Angle - Part od the plane between two lines having the same origin point. Joint – conection between two bones . Rage of Movement - Amount of movement of a joint. Prosthetic – Artificial extension that replaces or provides a missing body part. Axis – Origin point. Planes - Referring to each of the geometric planes which serve to identify the location of structures . Surgery - Mechanical handling of anatomical structures with medical purpose. Physical Therapists – Physiotherapist . Disease - Alteration of health . Palpation - Examine the body using touch. Fixed arm - Part of goniometer Mobile arm - Part of goniometer Fulcrum - Part of goniometer

3. Goniometry gonía ( angle ) & métron ( measure ) Science and technique of measuring angles.

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

5. Goinometer The principal tool to measure angles in body .

6. How to measure ? Each movement of the body is evaluated according to the axis. Adapt the patient . Do palpation . Take measures .