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And if incision of the temple is made on the left, spasm…

“And if incision of the temple is made on the left, spasm seizes the parts on the right, while if the incision is on the right, spasm seizes the parts on the left.” quote by Hippocrates
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“And if incision of the temple is made on the left, spasm seizes the parts on the right, while if the incision is on the right, spasm seizes the parts on the left.”

Hippocrates

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Left-side incisions cause right-side spasms and vice versa.

In simple terms: Incision side influences opposite side.

Key Takeaway

Consider asymmetry in surgery.

Themes

medicine anatomy physiology

Mood

inquisitive clinical

Type

educational clinical

When to use this quote

  • operations
  • diagnostics
  • rehabilitation

Key Concepts

neurophysiology surgical technique

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why does the body react oppositely?
  • How can surgeons mitigate this effect?
A Different Perspective

Complex cases may not follow this rule.

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