INTORTION Meaning and
Definition
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Intortion is a term used primarily in the field of biology and anatomy to describe a specific kind of rotational movement. It refers to the act of twisting or rotating a body part or structure inwards, towards the midline of the body or axis of an object. This movement is typically characterized by an inward rotation or spiraling motion.
In zoology, intortion commonly refers to the twisting or rotation of certain organs or body parts. For instance, in gastropods such as snails or slugs, intortion describes the coiling or twisting of the visceral mass, which contains the internal organs, in a manner that causes the animal's body to spiral or twist into a shell. This rotational movement allows the gastropod to retract and withdraw into the protective confines of its shell.
In the context of human anatomy, intortion is often used to describe rotational movements of the eye. The eye is capable of intorting, or inwardly rotating along its vertical axis, enabling the person to change the direction of their gaze vertically.
It is worth noting that intortion should not be confused with extorsion, which is the opposite movement involving a rotation or spiraling motion away from the midline or axis of an object.
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A turning or deviating inward.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for INTORTION
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Etymology of INTORTION
The word "intortion" derives from the Latin verb "intortus", meaning "to twist inwards". The prefix "in-" indicates inwardness or internal action, while the root "tortus" comes from the Latin verb "torquere", meaning "to twist". Therefore, the term "intortion" refers to the act of twisting or turning something inward.
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