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upper limb [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Musculoskeletal System
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- upper limb
1, record 1, English, upper%20limb
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- upper extremity 2, record 1, English, upper%20extremity
correct
- superior member 3, record 1, English, superior%20member
correct
- superior limb 3, record 1, English, superior%20limb
correct
- thoracic limb 2, record 1, English, thoracic%20limb
correct
- arm 4, record 1, English, arm
correct, see observation, noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] part of the body comprising the hand, the forearm, the upper arm, the shoulder girdle and the intermediate joints. 5, record 1, English, - upper%20limb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
upper limb: term and definition standardized by ISO. 6, record 1, English, - upper%20limb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
arm: In general language, this term refers to the entire upper limb, but in anatomy it refers to the part of the upper limb situated between the shoulder and the elbow. 7, record 1, English, - upper%20limb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
upper limb: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 7, record 1, English, - upper%20limb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
A01.1.00.019: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 7, record 1, English, - upper%20limb
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- membre supérieur
1, record 1, French, membre%20sup%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- membre thoracique 2, record 1, French, membre%20thoracique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- bras 3, record 1, French, bras
correct, see observation, masculine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du corps comprenant la main, l'avant-bras, le bras, la ceinture scapulaire et les articulations intermédiaires. 4, record 1, French, - membre%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
membre supérieur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 1, French, - membre%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bras : En langue courante, ce terme est utilisé pour désigner l'ensemble du membre supérieur, mais en anatomie, il désigne plus précisément la partie du membre supérieur située entre l'épaule et le coude. 6, record 1, French, - membre%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
membre supérieur : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 1, French, - membre%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
A01.1.00.019 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 6, record 1, French, - membre%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Archery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- upper bow limb
1, record 2, English, upper%20bow%20limb
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- upper limb 2, record 2, English, upper%20limb
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The two ends of a bow, from the handle riser out (the reinforced centre part of the bow), are called "limbs", the "upper limb" and the "lower limb", both being usually flat. The limbs bend and give the arrow the stored energy that propels it. 3, record 2, English, - upper%20bow%20limb
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tir à l'arc
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- branche supérieure de l'arc
1, record 2, French, branche%20sup%C3%A9rieure%20de%20l%27arc
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- branche supérieure 1, record 2, French, branche%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les deux extrémités d'un arc à partir des embouts de branche (la partie renforcée au centre de l'arc) sont appelées «branches», la «branche supérieure» et la «branche inférieure». Habituellement plates, les branches se plient, transmettant à la flèche l'énergie nécessaire pour la propulser. 2, record 2, French, - branche%20sup%C3%A9rieure%20de%20l%27arc
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Upper Limb
1, record 3, English, Upper%20Limb
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- UL 1, record 3, English, UL
correct
- U.L. 1, record 3, English, U%2EL%2E
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bord supérieur
1, record 3, French, bord%20sup%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
- d'un astre 1, record 3, French, - bord%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- upper limb 1, record 4, English, upper%20limb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
l39CFPEl.9-l 1, record 4, English, - upper%20limb
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- limbe supérieur 1, record 4, French, limbe%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
l39CFPFl.l52 levers et couchers du soleil l06jg.l9.07.74 1, record 4, French, - limbe%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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