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OPISTHION [2 records]

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Record 1 2025-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
opisthion
Latin
A02.1.04.004
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The median point of the posterior border of the foramen magnum.

OBS

opisthion : designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.004: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
opisthion
Latin
A02.1.04.004
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Point médian sur le bord postérieur du foramen magnum.

OBS

opisthion : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.004 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
opisthion
Latin
A02.1.04.004
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Punto medio del borde posterior del foramen occipital.

OBS

opistion: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.04.004: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 2 2011-07-21

English

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

A line used in the diagnosis of basilar impression. It extends from the ventral border of the foramen magnum(the basion) to the dorsal border(the opisthion).

French

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

Ligne réunissant le basion au bord postérieur du trou occipital et traversant le sommet de l'odontoïde en cas d'invagination basilaire.

Spanish

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