Goniometer

Viraj N. Gandbhir, Bruno Cunha, Viraj N. Gandbhir, Bruno Cunha

Excerpt

A goniometer is a device that measures an angle or permits the rotation of an object to a definite position. In orthopedics, the former description applies more. The art and science of measuring the joint ranges in each joint plane are called goniometry. Goniometry originates from 2 Greek words: gonia, which means angle, and metron, which means to measure. The first known use of a primitive version of the modern-day goniometer was by a Dutch physician and mathematician named Gemma Frisius, who used it to calculate and record the position of celestial bodies with respect to the earth.

Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Viraj Gandbhir declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Bruno Cunha declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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