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FOREHEAD [3 records]

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Record 1 2016-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
frons
Latin
A02.1.00.013
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The anterior part of the cranium.

OBS

forehead: This term is used to refer to both the anterior part of the cranium ("frons" in Latin) and to the anterior region of the head ("sinciput" in Latin).

OBS

forehead: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.00.013: Terminologia Anatomica identifying numbers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
frons
Latin
A02.1.00.013
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Partie antérieure du crâne.

OBS

front : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.00.013 : numéros d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Animal Biology
Universal entry(ies)
sinciput
Latin
A01.1.00.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The front part of the head ...

OBS

forehead: This term is used to refer to both the anterior region of the head ("sinciput" in Latin) and to the anterior part of the cranium ("frons" in Latin).

OBS

forehead; sinciput: terms derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying numbers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Biologie animale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
sinciput
Latin
A01.1.00.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Partie antérieure de la tête.

OBS

sinciput : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.002 : numéros d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Operations
  • Underground Mining
DEF

Wall or end of a mine tunnel or excavation at which work is progressing.

OBS

"forehead" is a Scottish term for the face of a mine.

PHR

Increment of face advance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation minière
  • Exploitation minière souterraine
DEF

[...] extrémité de l'ouvrage minier où se trouve l'équipe de travail.

CONT

Front d'attaque d'une galerie en creusement [...]

OBS

Un front de taille, ou d'abattage, désigne en général un chantier de grande extension (longue taille, gradin de carrière) tandis que le front d'avancement, ou d'attaque, désigne plutôt un chantier de creusement de galerie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Explotación minera
  • Explotación minera subterránea
DEF

En una cantera, superficie frontal que se explota.

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