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oblique 1. Geometry a. (of lines, planes, etc.) neither perpendicular nor parallel to one another or to another line, plane, etc. b. not related to or containing a right angle 2. Biology having asymmetrical sides or planes 3. (of a map projection) constituting a type of zenithal projection in which the plane of projection is tangential to the earth's surface at some point between the equator and the poles 4. Navigation the act of changing course by less than 90? 5. an aerial photograph taken at an oblique angle oblique [ə′blēk] (anatomy) Referring to a muscle, positioned obliquely and having one end that is not attached to bone. (botany) Referring to a leaf, having the two sides of a blade unequal. (science and technology) Having a slanted direction or position. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Lateralization of patellar tracking occurs at increased rates in females due to ligamentous laxity, deficiency of vastus medialis obliquus, genu valgum, increased Q angle, and excessive pronation with associated external tibial torsion. Inonotus obliquus, or chaga, is :mother parasitic fungus (this time on birch) that looks like a burnt canker sore. The dysplastic vastus medialis obliquus is the most common physical finding (Fig. |
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