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THORACIC COLUMN [2 records]

Record 1 2012-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The twelve segements of the vertebral column, which articulate with ribs to form part of the thoracic cage.

OBS

dorsal: old term meaning "thoracic" as in "dorsal vertebrae".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Segment de la colonne vertébrale constitué par les douze vertèbres dorsales.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

Segment of the spinal column enclosing the 12 dorsal or thoracic vertebrae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Partie de la colonne vertébrale composée de douze vertèbres dorsales ou thoraciques.

Spanish

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