goniometer
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(gō″nē-om′ĕt-er)

[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
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(gō″nē-om′ĕt-er)

[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
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