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INFERIOR NUCHAL LINE [1 record]

Record 1 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
linea nuchalis inferior
Latin
A02.1.04.026
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A transverse ridge that extends from the superior nuchal line to the foramen magnum.

OBS

The area between the inferior and superior nuchal lines gives attachment to the semispinalis capitis muscle.

OBS

inferior nuchal line: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.026: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea nuchalis inferior
Latin
A02.1.04.026
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Crête transversale située entre la ligne nuchale supérieure et le foramen magnum.

OBS

De [cette ligne] jusqu'à la ligne nuchale supérieure, insertion du muscle semi-épineux de la tête.

OBS

ligne nuchale inférieure : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.026 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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