goniometer

(gō″nē-om′ĕt-er )

To hear audio pronunciation of this topic, purchase a subscription or log in.

[Gr. gōnia, angle + -meter ]
An instrument to measure joint movements and angles. Various sizes and types of goniometers are available, including finger goniometers, bubble goniometers, gravity goniometers, and recording electrogoniometers.
SYN: SEE: arthrometer



GONIOMETER These goniometers are measuring a patient's elbow at extension and flexion.



GONIOMETER

There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.