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LOWER LIMB [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Musculoskeletal System
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lower limb
1, record 1, English, lower%20limb
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lower extremity 2, record 1, English, lower%20extremity
correct
- inferior limb 3, record 1, English, inferior%20limb
correct
- inferior member 3, record 1, English, inferior%20member
correct
- pelvic limb 2, record 1, English, pelvic%20limb
correct
- leg 4, record 1, English, leg
correct, see observation, noun, familiar
- shank 4, record 1, English, shank
correct, see observation, noun, familiar
- inferior extremity 3, record 1, English, inferior%20extremity
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The limb extending from the gluteal region to the foot. 5, record 1, English, - lower%20limb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
leg; shank: In general language, these terms refer to the entire lower limb, but in anatomy they refer to the part of the lower limb situated between the knee and ankle. 6, record 1, English, - lower%20limb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lower limb: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 1, English, - lower%20limb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A01.1.00.031: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 6, record 1, English, - lower%20limb
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- membre inférieur
1, record 1, French, membre%20inf%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- membre abdominal 2, record 1, French, membre%20abdominal
correct, masculine noun
- membre pelvien 3, record 1, French, membre%20pelvien
correct, masculine noun
- jambe 4, record 1, French, jambe
correct, see observation, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre formé par la cuisse, la jambe et le pied. 5, record 1, French, - membre%20inf%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jambe : En langue courante, ce terme est utilisé pour désigner l'ensemble du membre inférieur, mais en anatomie, il désigne plus précisément la partie du membre inférieur située entre le genou et la cheville. 6, record 1, French, - membre%20inf%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
membre inférieur : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 1, French, - membre%20inf%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A01.1.00.031 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 1, French, - membre%20inf%C3%A9rieur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Archery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lower bow limb
1, record 2, English, lower%20bow%20limb
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lower limb 2, record 2, English, lower%20limb
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The two ends of a bow, from the handle riser out (the reinforced centre part of the bow), are called "limbs", the "upper limb" and the "lower limb", both being usually flat. The limbs bend and give the arrow the stored energy that propels it. 3, record 2, English, - lower%20bow%20limb
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tir à l'arc
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- branche inférieure de l'arc
1, record 2, French, branche%20inf%C3%A9rieure%20de%20l%27arc
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- branche inférieure 1, record 2, French, branche%20inf%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les deux extrémités d'un arc à partir des embouts de branche (la partie renforcée au centre de l'arc) sont appelées «branches», la «branche supérieure» et la «branche inférieure». Habituellement plates, les branches se plient, transmettant à la flèche l'énergie nécessaire pour la propulser. 2, record 2, French, - branche%20inf%C3%A9rieure%20de%20l%27arc
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lower limb 1, record 3, English, lower%20limb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bord inférieur 1, record 3, French, bord%20inf%C3%A9rieur
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cotter 329. 30/5/4 1, record 3, French, - bord%20inf%C3%A9rieur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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