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TRAQUEA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Respiratory Tract
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trachea
1, record 1, English, trachea
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- windpipe 2, record 1, English, windpipe
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The trachea, extending from the larynx into the thorax, terminates inferiorly as it divides into right and left main bronchi. It transports air to and from the lungs, and its epithelium propels debris-laden mucus toward the pharynx for expulsion from the mouth. The trachea is a fibrocartilaginous tube, supported by incomplete cartilaginous tracheal rings, that occupies a median position in the neck ... 3, record 1, English, - trachea
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trachea: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, English, - trachea
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A06.3.01.001: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 4, record 1, English, - trachea
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Voies respiratoires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trachée
1, record 1, French, trach%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trachée-artère 2, record 1, French, trach%C3%A9e%2Dart%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La trachée prolonge le larynx jusque dans le thorax où elle se termine en se divisant en bronches principales droite et gauche. Elle achemine l'air des poumons et son épithélium assure la propulsion vers le pharynx des débris enrobés de mucus pour être expulsés par la bouche. La trachée est un tube fibro-cartilagineux, renforcé par des anneaux cartilagineux incomplets, les anneaux trachéaux; elle occupe le plan médian du cou [...] 3, record 1, French, - trach%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trachée : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - trach%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A06.3.01.001 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - trach%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Vías respiratorias
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tráquea
1, record 1, Spanish, tr%C3%A1quea
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte del aparato respiratorio de los vertebrados aéreos comprendida entre la laringe y los bronquios. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tr%C3%A1quea
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