Adjective
/lo.ko.'mo.tor/
The term "locomotor" is derived from the Latin words "locus" (place) and "movere" (to move). In Spanish, it generally refers to anything related to movement. In the context of medicine and neurology, "locomotor" specifically pertains to the locomotor system, which includes structures that help in mobility, such as muscles and bones.
The word is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in medical discussions, studies, or when referring to movement disorders in patients. In general language, it might be less common compared to more everyday vocabulary.
La rehabilitación locomotora es esencial después de una cirugía ortopédica.
(Locomotor rehabilitation is essential after orthopedic surgery.)
Los pacientes con lesiones en la médula espinal suelen sufrir problemas locomotores.
(Patients with spinal cord injuries often suffer from locomotor problems.)
While "locomotor" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, it can be part of phrases concerning movement and mobility in a clinical context. Here are some related expressions:
Sistema locomotor: Refers to the locomotor system as a whole.
El sistema locomotor es fundamental para la actividad física.
(The locomotor system is fundamental for physical activity.)
Alteración locomotora: Refers to any disturbance or abnormality in movement.
La alteración locomotora puede ser causada por varias condiciones neurológicas.
(Locomotor alteration can be caused by various neurological conditions.)
Patrón locomotor: A term used to describe a specific way of movement.
Los terapeutas analizan el patrón locomotor para evaluar la movilidad del paciente.
(Therapists analyze the locomotor pattern to assess the patient's mobility.)
The word "locomotor" comes from the Latin "locomotor", which combines "loco" (from "locus", meaning "place") and "movere" (meaning "to move"). Thus, it literally means “pertaining to movement from place to place”.