+A geodesic represents the shortest path between two points on a curved [Surface](/wiki/surface). It is the natural generalization of a [Straight Line](/wiki/straight_line) to curved spaces, describing the 'straightest' possible route.
+## See also
+- [Curvature](/wiki/curvature)
+- [Path](/wiki/path)
+- [Riemannian Geometry](/wiki/riemannian_geometry)