angulation
noun
an·gu·la·tion
ˌaŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the action of making angular
2
: an angular position, formation, or shape
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If the fractured bones stay well aligned without displacement or angulation, the injury usually can be treated with a cast for four to six weeks followed by bracing and rehab to restore normal motion and function.
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Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2024
The angulation in the heel area dispenses vibrations and lessens force during the foot strike for more natural shock absorption.
—Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2021
For instance, a skier/snowboarder may learn the physics behind the power generated out of a turn or the principles of edge angulation.
—Pat Graham, The Denver Post, 16 July 2020
If there’s visible angulation, and you’ve been trained in wilderness first aid, Tarter recommends attempting to put the extremity back in its normal anatomical alignment.
—Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 11 Feb. 2020
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Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2024
The angulation in the heel area dispenses vibrations and lessens force during the foot strike for more natural shock absorption.
—Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2021
For instance, a skier/snowboarder may learn the physics behind the power generated out of a turn or the principles of edge angulation.
—Pat Graham, The Denver Post, 16 July 2020
If there’s visible angulation, and you’ve been trained in wilderness first aid, Tarter recommends attempting to put the extremity back in its normal anatomical alignment.
—Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 11 Feb. 2020
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“Angulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angulation. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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angulation
noun
an·gu·la·tion
ˌaŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the action of making angular
2
: an angular position, formation or shape
especially
: an abnormal bend or curve in an organ
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