Definition of Anteversion. Meaning of Anteversion. Synonyms of Anteversion

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Definition of Anteversion

Anteversion
Anteversion An`te*ver"sion, n. [Pref. ante- + L. vertere, versum, to turn.] (Med.) A displacement of an organ, esp. of the uterus, in such manner that its whole axis is directed further forward than usual.

Meaning of Anteversion from wikipedia

- are tibial and structures near the fibula are fibular (or peroneal). Anteversion and retroversion are complementary terms describing an anatomical structure...
- from underlying conditions, such as a twisted shin bone or an excessive anteversion (femoral head is more than 15° from the angle of torsion) resulting in...
- important (there are two of each): Normally, the human uterus lies in anteversion and anteflexion. In most women, the long axis of the uterus is bent forward...
- Treatment for this condition (called "incarcerated uterus") includes manual anteversion of the uterus, and usually requires intermittent or continuous catheter...
- of uterus acts to hold the uterus anterior-ward to in anteflexion and anteversion, especially by counteracting any posterior-ward forces that may be being...
- cervicofemoral angle, vertical physis, shortened femoral neck decrease in femoral anteversion. HE angle (Hilgenriener epiphyseal angle- angle subtended between a horizontal...
- expenditure of energy. In humans, female legs generally have greater hip anteversion and tibiofemoral angles, while male legs have longer femur and tibial...
- and the accurate anatomical reconstruction of the femoral offset and anteversion is of quintessential importance for the result of surgical hip replacement...
- posterior) margins of the acetabular cup. Acetabular anteversion is normally between 5 and 25°. An anteversion below or above this range increases the risk of...
- round ligament of uterus upon the fundus of the uterus, thus maintaining anteversion of the body of the uterus. The uterosacral ligaments may be palpated...