Goniometry

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

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

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

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

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