Carus curve

Ca·rus curve

(kah'rŭs),

an imaginary curved line obtained from a mathematical formula, supposed to indicate the outlet of the pelvic canal.

Synonym(s): Carus circle

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Ca·rus curve

, Carus circle (kahr'ŭs kŭrv, sĭr'kĕl)

An imaginary curved line obtained from a mathematical formula, supposed to indicate the outlet of the pelvic canal.

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Carus,

Karl G., German anatomist and zoologist, 1789-1869.

Carus circle - Synonym(s): Carus curve

Carus curve - an imaginary curved line obtained from a mathematical formula, supposed to indicate the outlet of the pelvic canal. Synonym(s): Carus circle

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