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dorsum [3 records]

Record 1 2017-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Musculoskeletal System
Universal entry(ies)
dorsum
Latin
A01.1.00.018
classification system code, see observation
OBS

back: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.018: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
dorsum
Latin
A01.1.00.018
classification system code, see observation
OBS

dos : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.018 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
dorsum
Latin
A01.1.00.018
classification system code, see observation
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Record 2 2015-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

The aspect of an anatomical part or structure corresponding in position to the back.

OBS

dorsi; dorsa: plural.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
CONT

L’apophysite calcanéenne se définit comme une inflammation du centre de croissance de l’os du talon, le calcanéum. Aussi connue comme la maladie de Sever, elle se veut une condition relativement bénigne. [...] Le diagnostic se détermine simplement par la présence d’une douleur palpable à l’aspect postérieur du talon, juste à l’avant de l’insertion du tendon d’Achille [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 1977-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
OBS

[The dorsum is the] More or less flattened area of [the] carapace surface adjacent to [the] hinge line and set off from [the] lateral surface of valves. [of an Ostracode]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
OBS

Le bord sur lequel se trouve la charnière qui articule les deux valves [d'un Ostracode] est appelé "bord dorsal" ou "bord de la charnière" (...)

Spanish

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