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patella [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- patella
1, record 1, English, patella
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- kneecap 2, record 1, English, kneecap
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thick flat triangular [sesamoid] bone that forms the anterior point of the knee ... 2, record 1, English, - patella
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
patella: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - patella
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.5.05.001: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 1, English, - patella
Record 1, Key term(s)
- knee cap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- patella
1, record 1, French, patella
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rotule 1, record 1, French, rotule
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit os [sésamoïde] triangulaire de la partie antérieure du genou. 2, record 1, French, - patella
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
patella : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - patella
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.5.05.001 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - patella
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- patella
1, record 1, Spanish, patella
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- rótula 1, record 1, Spanish, r%C3%B3tula
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rótula (patella) es un hueso sesamoideo situado en el plano anterior de la articulación de la rodilla, engastada en el tendón del cuádriceps. 2, record 1, Spanish, - patella
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A02.5.05.001: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional. 3, record 1, Spanish, - patella
Record 2 - internal organization data 1977-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- patella
1, record 2, English, patella
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The patella is a] Joint forming [a] knee in [the] prosomal appendage. [of a merostome] 1, record 2, English, - patella
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- patella
1, record 2, French, patella
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaque patte [de Mérostome] comprend (...) 1 patella (fusionnée avec le tibia) (...) 1, record 2, French, - patella
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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