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axis traction

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traction /trac·tion/ (trak´shun) the act of drawing or pulling.
axis traction  traction along an axis, as of the pelvis in obstetrics.
elastic traction  traction by an elastic force or by means of an elastic appliance.
skeletal traction  traction applied directly upon long bones by means of pins, wires, etc.,
skin traction  traction on a body part maintained by an apparatus affixed by dressings to the body surface.

axis traction
n.
Traction upon the fetal head in the line of the birth canal by means of forceps.

axis traction,
1 the process of pulling a baby's head with obstetric forceps in a direction in line with the path of least resistance, following the curve of Carus through the mother's birth canal.
2 
Usage notes: informal.
any mechanical device attached to obstetric forceps to facilitate pulling in the proper direction.


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