Opposition

Opposition in anatomy.
Opposition (from Latin oppositio - opposite) - the location of something on one line, but at some distance from another line or point.
In anatomy, opposition is the opposition of the thumb in relation to the other fingers of the hand. The opposition of the thumb, which is opposed to all the others, is called thumb opposition.
Oppositions in anatomy are found in different parts of the body, such as the spine, bones, muscles and tendons. They help maintain balance and coordination of movements. In medicine, oppositions are used to diagnose and treat various diseases.
Thus, oppositions are an important concept in anatomy that helps in understanding the structure and functions of the body.

Opposition in anatomy (Opposition in biology and medicine) has several meanings, but most often it is a term denoting the opposition of the first (thumb) fingers of both hands to each other. In Russian, this term is more widely used colloquially in the meaning of “confrontation”, “intransigence”, etc.