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ulnar deviation [2 records]

Record 1 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

Deviation of the fingers to the little finger side of the hand associated with chronic arthritis.

OBS

The term "ulnar deviation" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Déviation des doigts vers le côté cubital de la main, observée au cours de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde.

OBS

Le terme «doigts en coup de vent» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
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Record 2 2010-03-11

English

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

Movement of the hand at the wrist such that the hand is directed in an ulnar direction; measured in degrees from 0 with hand in midline.

CONT

Movements of the wrist include palmar flexion (flexion), dorsiflexion (extension), radial deviation, ulnar deviation, and circumduction. ... Ulnar deviation averages 50 degrees and radial deviation 20 to 30 degrees.

OBS

Ulnar deviation of the wrist.

French

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

Les mouvements du poignet [sont] : flexion, extension, inclinaison radiale et cubitale [...]

OBS

Inclinaison cubitale du poignet.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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