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Record 1 1990-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

In thoracic rotoscoliosis, a unilateral vertical ridge formed by the rotation of thoracic vertebrae which displaces the ribs of the convex side backward. It is an indication of the degree of vertebral rotation and is best seen with the patient bent forward.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
OBS

Terme proposé par le comité de sémiologie de l'appareil locomoteur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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