What's the difference between angle and goniometry?
Angle
Definition:
(n.) The inclosed space near the point where two lines meet; a corner; a nook.
(n.) The figure made by. two lines which meet.
(n.) The difference of direction of two lines. In the lines meet, the point of meeting is the vertex of the angle.
(n.) A projecting or sharp corner; an angular fragment.
(n.) A name given to four of the twelve astrological "houses."
(n.) A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod.
(v. i.) To fish with an angle (fishhook), or with hook and line.
(v. i.) To use some bait or artifice; to intrigue; to scheme; as, to angle for praise.
(v. t.) To try to gain by some insinuating artifice; to allure.
Example Sentences:
(1) A slight varus angle of 2.1 degrees became apparent.
(2) The optimal size for stimulation was between 5 degrees and 12 degrees (visual angle).
(3) The dependence of fluorescence polarization of stained nerve fibres on the angle between the fibre axis and electrical vector of exciting light (azimuth characteristics) has been considered.
(4) Contact angles of Silafocon A and PMMA were relatively uninfluenced by front surface radii between 7.7 and 8.85 and 7.3 to 8.8 mm, respectively.
(5) Angle closure glaucoma is a well-known complication of scleral buckling and it is of particular interest when it occurs in eyes with previously normal angles.
(6) Projection obliquity resulted in consistent underestimation of DPR angle.
(7) Instead of later renal failure and, of course, mental retardation, it was the histological features of the fetus eyes which permit to diagnose and exhibit both congenital cataract and irido-corneal angle dysgenesis.
(8) The superior mesenteric artery and the abdominal aorta made the mean angle of 35.5 degree in patients with normal left renal vein, the mean angle of 45.4 degrees in those with left renal vein compression without nutcracker phenomenon, and the mean angle of 11.9 degrees in those with nutcracker phenomenon.
(9) A neodymium YAG (Nd:YAG) laser was evaluated in a dog ulcer model used in the same manner as is recommended for bleeding patients (power 55 W, divergence angle 4 degrees, with CO2 gas-jet assistance).
(10) We set a new basic plane on an orthopantomogram in order to measure the gonial angle and obtained the following: 1) Usable error difference in ordinary clinical setting ranged from 0.5 degrees-1.0 degree.
(11) By measurement and analysis of the changes in carpal angles and joint spaces, carpal instability was discovered in 41 fractures, an incidence of 30.6%.
(12) The penetration coefficient, determined by the surface tension, contact angle and viscosity, is a measure of the ability of a liquid to penetrate into a capillary space, such as interproximal regions, gingival pockets and pores.
(13) Bohler's angle may be reconstituted with apparent reduction of the posterior facet when projected laterally; however, Broden's and axial views show persistent widening and split of the posterior facet.
(14) The advantages of the incision through the pars plana ciliaris are (1) easier approach to the vitreous cavity, (2) preservation of the crystalline lens and an intact iris, and (3) circumvention of the corneal and chamber angle complications sometimes associated with the transcorneal approach.
(15) These patients did not have narrow anterior chamber angles preoperatively, and several were aphakix with surgical iris colobomas.
(16) Seventy-eight patients presented optochiasmal arachnoiditis: 12 had trigeminal neuralgia; 1, arachnoiditis of the cerebellopontile angle; 6, arachnoiditis of the convex surface of the brain; and 3, the hypertensive hydrocephalic syndrome due to occlusion of the CSF routes.
(17) In this paper, we develop functions suggested by and regression fit to crystallographic data which allow three of these torsion angles, alpha (O3'-P-O5'-C5'), delta (C5'-C4'-C3'-O3') and epsilon (C4'-C3'-O3'-P), to be calculated as dependent variables of those remaining.
(18) An angle of 40 degrees or more was supposed to be a pathological kyphosis.
(19) The lower neck flexion is 35 degrees and extension of the plane of the face 15 degrees, each angle measured relative to horizontal.
(20) Two homosexual men, 35 and 42 years old, had bilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma in association with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Goniometry
Definition:
(n.) The art of measuring angles; trigonometry.
Example Sentences:
(1) In this work, the method of orthodontic goniometry is used, which is a simple technique and not expensive, that allows us to determine the apical expansion in the studied models.
(2) Tangential goniometry based on the principle of mechanical strain measurement is proposed for evaluating human body deformities or mobility.
(3) ROM was measured by standardized goniometry after a warm-up on a cycle-ergometer.
(4) The secretory cycle of the antral G cell in the golden hamster and in the Wistar rat has been investigated, using classical techniques of optical and electron microscopy associated with special methods (such as goniometry, densitometry, immunohistology, morphometry) and with radioimmunoassay for gastrin.
(5) Manual goniometry and tensiometry were used to evaluate knee active extension range of motion and quadriceps strength.
(6) Complex recording methods involving clinical evaluations (graded), patient self-ratings, goniometry, motion analysis by computer, electromyography of controlled motions and detailed statistical analysis were used.
(7) Polarised light goniometry demonstrated a two to three-fold reduction of tremor in these patients when standard methods of clinical assessment showed only marginal improvement.
(8) The study was carried out in conventionally prepared material, using individual and serial sections, goniometry, and quantitative analysis of montages, and also in material stained by the E-PTA and BIUL methods.
(9) Topics covered include pressure treatment of hypertrophic scars, laser eradication of tattoos, amputation stump and artificial limb interactions, elbow arthoplasty, disability rehabilitation and training for sports performance, functional electrical stimulation and joint goniometry.
(10) as well as completing the goniometry of the recurvatum, the dia-intercondylar angle makes it possible to draw up a correct pre-operative plan, enabling precise surgical correction to be carried out.
(11) The laser-derived measurements correlated well with contact angles measured by goniometry on contact lenses and a variety of other materials (r = 0.86; p less than 0.0001).
(12) Our discussion of validity encourages objective interpretation of the meaning of ROM measurements in light of the purposes and the limitations of goniometry.
(13) Roentgenographic measurements of flexion and extension and anteroposterior displacement of the cervical spine were compared to the measurements obtained by bubble goniometry.
(14) The wettability characteristics of the contact lens material, PHEMA, with respect to water have been determined by using the sessile drop, and the captive air bubble techniques of contact angle goniometry.
(15) This section discusses goniometry, muscle strength testing, and functional and disability evaluation.
(16) The affinity of various corneal boundary surfaces, such as mucus-coated epithelium, demucinized epithelium, denuded basement membrane, and keratectomized cornea, to water and hydrophobic liquids was determined by contact angle goniometry on enucleated rabbit eyes.
(17) Sagittal plane rotations of the thigh and shank when leading or trailing during forward or backward and during upward or downward stepping manoeuvres (one step, starting and finishing with erect stance) were recorded by polarized light goniometry in the form of thigh-knee angle diagrams.
(18) Radiographic examination was used to complete the goniometry of the recurvatum deformity by calculating the dia-intercondylar angle, measureable on lateral radiographs of the knee.
(19) The patients' gait was assessed using an instrumented walkway and polarized light goniometry.
(20) Standard goniometry was used to measure lateral flexion and extension.