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THORACIC VERTEBRA [7 records]

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Record 1 2020-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
apertura thoracis inferior
Latin
A02.3.04.004
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The irregular opening at the inferior part of the thorax bounded by the twelfth thoracic vertebra, the twelfth ribs, and the curving edge of the costal cartilages as they meet the sternum.

OBS

thoracic outlet: The terms "thoracic inlet" and "thoracic outlet" have been used differently by clinicians. Thus, the thoracic outlet syndrome [involves] the thoracic inlet of [the anatomical] terminology.

OBS

inferior thoracic aperture: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.3.04.004: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

Key term(s)
  • inferior aperture of thorax

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
apertura thoracis inferior
Latin
A02.3.04.004
classification system code, see observation
OBS

ouverture inférieure du thorax : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.3.04.004 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
apertura thoracis inferior
Latin
A02.3.04.004
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La abertura inferior del tórax [...] queda definida anteriormente en la línea media por la articulación xifoesternal y hacia los lados por los cartílagos costales de la 7a a la 10a costillas y, posteriormente, por la 12a vértebra torácica en la línea media y hacia los lados por la 11a y 12a costillas.

CONT

La abertura torácica inferior está cerrada por el músculo diafragma, dicha estructura está separando pues la cavidad torácica de la cavidad abdominal.

OBS

orificio torácico inferior: expresión derivada de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

OBS

A02.3.04.004: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

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Record 2 2020-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
apertura thoracis superior
Latin
A02.3.04.003
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The elliptical opening at the superior end of the thorax, bounded by the first thoracic vertebra, the first ribs and cartilage, and the upper margin of the manubrium sterni.

OBS

thoracic inlet: The terms "thoracic inlet" and "thoracic outlet" have been used differently by clinicians. Thus, the thoracic outlet syndrome [involves] the thoracic inlet of [the anatomical] terminology.

OBS

superior thoracic aperture: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.3.04.003: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

Key term(s)
  • superior aperture of thorax

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
apertura thoracis superior
Latin
A02.3.04.003
classification system code, see observation
OBS

ouverture supérieure du thorax : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.3.04.003 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
apertura thoracis superior
Latin
A02.3.04.003
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La abertura superior del tórax está limitada anteriormente por la escotadura yugular, hacia los lados por la primera costilla derecha e izquierda y sus respectivos cartílagos, y posteriormente por la 1a vértebra torácica.

OBS

A02.3.04.003: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

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Record 3 2012-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
DEF

A thick, elastic band of ligament imbedded between the muscle bundles on the dorsal surface of the neck, extending from the dorsal processes of the first few thoracic vertebra to a bony crest on the upper rear of the skull. Butchers call this ligament the "neck strap" or "back strap".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
DEF

Ligament cervical postérieur.

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Radiography (Medicine)
DEF

Radiography of the aorta after injection of a radiopaque medium into it through a needle inserted into the lumbar area at about the level of the 12th thoracic vertebra.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
DEF

Aortographie après injection d'un liquide opaque dans l'aorte abdominale, à gauche de la colonne vertébrale, au niveau de la douzième côte.

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Vertebrae and Bone Marrow
CONT

The examination reveals the same signs in all cases :thoracic signs with a particular localized area of tenderness called the cervical point of the back or the interscapular point(ISP) near T5 [fifth thoracic vertebra] or T6 [sixth thoracic vertebra](2 cm from the line of the spinous process)...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Vertèbres et moelle
CONT

Point cervical du dos [...] Il existe un point douloureux situé à environ 2 cm de la ligne médiane au niveau de T5 (cinquième vertèbre thoracique) ou de T6 (sixième vertèbre thoracique).

Spanish

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Record 6 2010-03-11

English

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

Thoracolumbar scoliosis: curves tend to be out of balance, with head displaced away from midline of pelvis.

OBS

The thoracolumbar curve, a fairly common idiopathic curve pattern, usually consists of both right and left types. The upper end vertebra is T-4, 5, or 6, and the lower end vertebra is L2, 3, or 4. In addition, if there is a right thoracolumbar curve, there is usually a compensatory upper left thoracic or cervical curve and a lower left lumbar curve.

French

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

Scoliose habituellement droite dont les vertèbres limites se situent entre D4 et L3. Elle entraîne un déséquilibre latéral et une extension de la courbure vers le bas à longue échéance.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 7 2001-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

The twelve pairs of spinal nerves that arise from the thoracic segments of the spinal cord, each pair leaving the vertebral column below the correspondingly numbered vertebra. They innervate the body wall of the thorax and upper abdomen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Nerfs rachidiens. Nés et étagés le long de la moelle, ils la quittent à travers les échancrures vertébrales (trous de conjugaison) pour se distribuer aux territoires qui leur sont propres. [...] nerfs thoraciques = 12 paires : le 1er sort du trou de conjugaison formé par D1-D2 et le 12e entre D12 et L1.

Spanish

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