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ARTICULAR SURFACE [19 records]

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Record 1 2016-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
caput femoris
Latin
A02.5.04.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The hemispheric articular surface at the upper extremity of the thigh bone.

OBS

head of femur: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.5.04.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
caput femoris
Latin
A02.5.04.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Saillie arrondie de l'extrémité supérieure de l'os de la cuisse.

OBS

tête du fémur : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.5.04.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-10-15

English

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

A sign of volar lunate dislocation seen on a lateral radiograph and characterized by the rotation of the distal articular surface of the lunate which is tipped volarly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Dans la luxation antérieure du semi-lunaire, bascule de la partie distale du semi-lunaire dont la face antérieure est dirigée vers le haut, visible sur un cliché de profil.

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The conversion of a bone into an ivory-like mass.

OBS

In osteoarthritis, the thinning of the articular cartilage due to disorganization and fragmentation of the superficial tissue and extension of degenerative changes to the deeper part of the cartilage, resulting in exposure of the subchondral bone, which becomes denser and the surface of which becomes worn and polished.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Induration pathologique du tissu osseux (ou même cartilagineux), qui devient aussi compact que l'ivoire.

Key term(s)
  • sclérose osseuse

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

An oval elevation on the anterior surface of the tibia about 3 cm distal to the articular surface, giving attachment at its distal part to the patellar ligament.

OBS

According to some authors, patellar tuberosity, tuberositas patellaris and spina tibiae are outmoded terms.

Key term(s)
  • tubercle of tibia
  • spine of tibia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
Key term(s)
  • tubérosité antérieure du tibia

Spanish

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Record 5 2012-02-20

English

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

Dorsal dislocation of carpus on radius with associated fracture of the dorsal articular surface of radius.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Fracture de la partie distale du radius avec luxation dorsale du carpe.

Spanish

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Record 6 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The articular surface of the condyloid process of the mandible.

Key term(s)
  • head of the mandible

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Saillie oblongue reliée au bord supérieur de la branche montante de la mandibule par le col du condyle.

Spanish

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Record 7 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The joint formed between the posterior calcaneal articular surface of the talus and the posterior articular surface of the calcaneus.

Key term(s)
  • talocalcanean joint
  • subastragaloid joint

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Articulation du pied qui unit la face inférieure de l'astragale et la face supérieure du calcanéum.

Key term(s)
  • articulation astragalo-calcanéenne
  • articulation subtalienne
  • articulation astragalocalcanéenne

Spanish

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Record 8 2012-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The chief extremity of a metatarsal bone, whose articular surface extends further on the plantar than on the dorsal surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Extrémité de chacun des métatarsiens, qui s'articule avec la base de la première phalange de l'orteil correspondant.

Key term(s)
  • tête métatarsienne

Spanish

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Record 9 2011-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiography (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

Fracture of the volar articular surface of the radius, with associated volar displacement of the carpus on the radius.

OBS

A reverse Barton fracture is a Smith’s fracture with an intraarticular component.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Fracture marginale de la face palmaire de l'extrémité distale du radius avec déplacement palmaire du carpe.

Spanish

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Record 10 2000-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthopedic Surgery
CONT

... restoration of articular surface with direct visualization of fracture using a limited medial para-patellar arthrotomy(keep skin incision medial and distal in order to avoid a narrow skin bridge).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie orthopédique
CONT

Actuellement nous réparons le brêche tendineuse malgré le pont cutané entre les deux incisions.

Spanish

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Record 11 2000-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Orthopedic Surgery
CONT

Theory of Tension Band :-anterior tension band wiring intentionally creates a small separation of surface of patellar articular surface with knee in extension;-as knee goes into flexion, frx gap at the patellar articular surface closes down...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Chirurgie orthopédique
CONT

Lors de la flexion du genou, le hauban prérotulien transforme les forces de traction en forces de compression qui prédominent au niveau de la surface articulaire.

Spanish

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Record 12 2000-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Orthopedic Surgery
CONT

Based on the preoperative measurements, a Steinman pin is driven vertically into the shaft of the radius 4 cm proximal to the osteotomy site. The osteotomy is usually placed at the original site of the fracture or approximately 2 cm proximal to the joint surface. A second Steinman pin is inserted into the distal part of the radius just proximal to the articular surface to create an angle with the perpendicular pin that is equivalent to the premeasured deformity in the sagittal plane. ]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Chirurgie orthopédique

Spanish

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Record 13 2000-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Bones and Joints
CONT

The proximal surface of the trapezoid combines with the trapezium to form a concave surface for articulation with the convex distal articular surface of the scaphoid.

OBS

between trapezium and capitate in distal carpal row.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Os et articulations
DEF

[Le second des] carpiens distaux [chez les mammifères] [...]

Spanish

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Record 14 1998-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

Fracture of the radial styloid process involving the distal articular surface.

OBS

The name chauffeur’s fracture dates from the time of hand-cranked automobiles, when direct trauma to the radial side of the wrist could be sustained from the crank.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Fracture isolée de l'apophyse styloïde du radius.

OBS

Fracture causée par le retour de la manivelle à l'époque où les moteurs de voiture démarraient à l'aide d'une manivelle.

Spanish

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Record 15 1998-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prostheses
  • Musculoskeletal System
CONT

A shoulder with an anterior humeral head defect constituting more than a third of the articular surface often cannot be stabilized by soft tissue surgery. In these instances insertion of a prosthetic head through the anterior approach will be required to restore stability and function to the glenohumeral joint.

French

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

Les premières prothèses, monoblocs, furent suivies de celles dites de la 2ème génération, modulaires, composées d'une tige et d'une tête prothétique, qui permettaient déjà davantage de liberté dans le choix des tailles.

Spanish

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Record 16 1998-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

That portion of the knee joint in which the two condyles of the femur articulate with the superior articular surface of the tibia, sharing the same articular cavity with the femoropatellar portion.

Key term(s)
  • tibio femoral joint

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

La construction de Duparc et Massard reste la base de l'interprétation radiologique à partir de trois points situés au centre de la tête fémorale, de l'articulation fémoro-tibiale et tibio-tarsienne.

Spanish

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Record 17 1992-09-16

English

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

Ischemic necrosis of the femoral capital epiphysis is characterized initially by dense areas appearing in the femoral head. These areas may take the form of a bandlike linear opacity along the articular surface, or may follow the epiphyseal line. Widening of the epiphyseal cartilage plate may then occur. Spherical segmental opacities then appear, giving the so-called "snow-cap" appearance. [From GBONE, 1980, p. 184. ]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Opacité d'un segment de la sphère céphalique fémorale dans la nécrose aseptique.

Spanish

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Record 18 1992-09-16

English

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

A dense line roughly paralleling the articular surface of the humerus, which corresponds to the impacted fracture seen in posteriorly dislocated shoulders on frontal radiographs. [From WORTH, 1986, p. 263. ]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Ligne dense verticale au tiers interne de la tête humérale témoignant d'un trait de fracture par enfoncement, observée dans la luxation postérieure de l'épaule sur un cliché de face. [D'après TRIOS, 1983, p. 19.]

Spanish

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Record 19 1977-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reptiles and Amphibians
DEF

An articular process on [the] anterior surface of [the] neural arch of vertebrae of snakes and certain lizards, which fits into [the] zygantrum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reptiles et amphibiens
CONT

Les zygapophyses sont développées chez la plupart [des reptiles], aidées parfois (ex: serpents, certains lézards et "Sphenodon") par des apophyses de conjugaison supplémentaires sur les arcs neuraux: on les nomme [individuellement] zygosphème à l'avant de l'arc neural [...]

Spanish

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