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TEGMENTUM [3 records]

Record 1 2011-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

The part of the cerebral peduncle of the midbrain located between the basis pedunculi ventrally and the tectum dorsally.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Partie du mésencéphale située entre le locus niger (substancia nigra) et le tectum du mésencéphale.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
DEF

The upper exposed layer of the valves of chitons.

OBS

[The tegmentum is the] outer, usually softer and somewhat porous calcareous layer of a valve [of a Chiton shell), just below the periostracum ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
CONT

La partie libre [de la plaque d'une coquille de Chiton] est formée de deux couches : [l']externe [s'appelle] tegmentum [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

The portion of the midbrain that contains the red nucleus, the substantia nigra and the nuclei and roots of the oculomotor nerve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
OBS

Le tegmentum ou calotte contient des noyaux, des voies et la substance réticulée.

Spanish

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