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Record 1 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vertebrae and Bone Marrow
Universal entry(ies)
dens axis
Latin, see observation
DEF

The toothlike process that projects from the superior surface of the body of the axis, ascending to articulate with the atlas.

OBS

dens axis: Terminologia Anatomica (international anatomical terminology adopted by the Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vertèbres et moelle
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
dens axis
Latin, see observation
DEF

Saillie [osseuse] cylindrico-conique implantée à la face supérieure du corps de l'axis, et servant de pivot à l'atlas, avec lequel elle s'articule.

OBS

dens axis : Terminologia Anatomica (terminologie internationale adoptée par le Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology).

Spanish

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