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CARPUS [27 records]

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Record 1 2021-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Fish
CONT

Gephyrocercal Caudal Fin. It is a very specialized type of caudal fin which is also known as bridge caudal fin. Generally, they look like the isocercal fin but the fins are reduced to vestiges. In this case, the caudal lobe is truncated where hypurals of the spinal column are lacking. These types of fins are found in the pearlfishes(Carpus), Flerasfer and Orthagoriscus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Poissons

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Musculoskeletal System
Universal entry(ies)
carpus
Latin
A01.1.00.026
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The part of the human frame between the forearm and the metacarpus.

OBS

carpus; wrist : terms derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.026: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
carpus
Latin
A01.1.00.026
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Segment du membre supérieur compris entre l'avant-bras et la main proprement dite.

OBS

carpe : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.026 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
carpus
Latin
A01.1.00.026
classification system code, see observation
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Record 3 2012-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The third bone in the distal row of the carpus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Le plus volumineux des os du carpe articulé en dehors avec le scaphoïde et le trapézoïde, en dedans avec l'os crochu, en haut avec le semi-lunaire, et en bas avec les deuxième, troisième et quatrième métacarpiens.

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

Pertaining to the carpus and metacarpus.

Key term(s)
  • carpo-metacarpal

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Qui se rapporte au carpe et au métacarpe.

Spanish

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Record 5 2012-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
OBS

"os metacarpale"(plural :"ossa metacarpalia") : One of the metacarpal bones, five long bones(numbered I to V) forming the skeleton of the metacarpus or palm, beginning with the bone on the radium or thumb side; they articulate with the bones of the distal row of the carpus and with the five proximal phalanges.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Premier os constituant le métacarpe.

Key term(s)
  • métacarpien I

Spanish

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Record 6 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 7 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The largest bone in the proximal row of the carpus on the lateral side, lunate, capitate, trapezium, and trapezoid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

L'os le plus volumineux de la rangée supérieure des os du carpe, du côté externe.

Spanish

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Record 8 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A thick membranous band in front of the radiocarpal joint, blending with the anterior intercarpal ligaments.

OBS

radiocarpal : Pertaining to the radius and carpus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Ligament antérieur du poignet, s'étendant du rebord antérieur de la surface articulaire du radius au semi-lunaire et au pyramidal pour les fibres supérieures, et au grand os pour les fibres inférieures.

Spanish

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Record 9 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

A congenital or developmental deformity of the wrist characterized by palmar angulation of the distal end of the radius and dorsal dislocation of the head of the ulna.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Malformation du poignet avec déformation dorsale du poignet en baïonnette et luxation postérieure de la tête cubitale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
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Record 10 2011-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The most radial bone in the distal row of the carpus, at the base of the thumb.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Os externe de la deuxième rangée du carpe.

OBS

Ancienne nomenclature : grand multi-angulaire.

Spanish

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Record 11 2011-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • The Skin
DEF

Small stria having the form of a star with three arms from which palmar creases diverge in three directions. It is usually unique and situated in the proximal region of the palm at the convergence of the crease systems of thenar, hypothenar and carpus. Its normal position is designated by t. It can be very distal, at the limit of the flexion creases i. e., in t" or in an intermediate position i. e., in t’.

CONT

(Duplication 10q and 10p Syndrome) Frequent dermatoglyphic findings include transverse palmar creases, high axial triradius, and an increased number of ulnar loops.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Petite strie en forme d'étoile à trois branches d'où divergent selon trois directions les crêtes palmaires. Il est habituellement unique et il est situé dans la région proximale de la paume à la convergence des systèmes de crêtes thénar, hypothénar et carpien. Sa position normale est désignée par t. Il peut être très distal, à la limite des plis de flexion, c'est-à-dire en t", ou bien en position intermédiaire, en t'.

CONT

Dans certains cas, on peut voir le dédoublement du triradius axial, en t et t' par exemple.

Spanish

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Record 12 2011-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

Parallel arcs joining the articular margins of the carpal bones. The first arc is formed by the proximal row of the carpus--the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum. The second arc is formed by connecting the distal articular margins of the proximal row of the carpus, and the third arc by joining the proximal articular margins of the capitate and hamate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Courbes continues et parallèles formées par les os du carpe. La première suit les pôles proximaux du scaphoïde, du semi-lunaire et du pyramidal; la seconde est tracée à partir de la concavité inférieure de ces trois osselets. Enfin, la troisième suit la convexité proximale du grand os et de l'os crochu.

Spanish

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Record 13 2011-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crustaceans
Universal entry(ies)
Geryon quinquedens
Latin
OBS

Diagnostic characters : Carapace narrowly xanthoid, dorsal surface being longitudinally convex and shallowly separated to granulated regions. Front truncated, with four sharp teeth. Anterolateral border of carapace with five teeth including external orbital one; the second and fourth usually low, the latter being nearly obsolete in most larger specimens; last tooth rather tuberculated. Chelipeds slender and slightly unequal; inner angle of carpus strongly tuberculated; cutting edges of fingers thin and armed with sharp teeth of various size. Ambulatory legs slender. Distributions : West Atlantic from Nova Scotia to the Gulf of Mexico, and also known from off Cape Frio, Brazil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Crustacés
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Geryon quinquedens
Latin

Spanish

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Record 14 2011-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Horse Husbandry
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

[The] muscle... flexor to the carpus of the horse.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Élevage des chevaux
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Muscle [­...] fléchisseur du carpe.

Spanish

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Record 15 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 16 2011-01-18

English

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

A radiodense shell around the epiphyseal ossification centers of tubular bones and in the carpus and tarsus, accentuated by central rarefaction, seen in scurvy.

French

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

Signe radiologique du scorbut infantile consistant en un cercle opaque autour du noyau épiphysaire des os longs qui présente une décalcification centrale.

Spanish

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Record 17 2010-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Diseases
DEF

... a prominent, fluid-filled swelling on the dorsal aspect of the carpus is seen when repeated trauma causes a local bursitis.

OBS

"Popped knees" is a layman’s term used to describe enlargement in the front of the carpal joints of a horse. The knees look like they have "popped out."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médecine vétérinaire
  • Maladies des animaux
DEF

Tuméfaction fluctuante située sur la face antérieure du genou et provenant généralement d'un coup.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicina veterinaria
  • Enfermedades de los animales
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Record 18 2005-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
  • Horse Husbandry
DEF

Common acute or chronic inflammation of the joint capsule of the carpus and the associated structures in horses.

CONT

Some confusion exists regarding the terms carpitis and osselets; therefore, a definition is appropriate. Carpitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the carpal joint that may involve the fibrous joint capsule, synovial membrane, associated ligaments, and bones of the carpus... Osselets has been defined as a traumatic arthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joint. It is more appropriate to restrict the term osselets to describe the thickening associated with synovitis and capsulitis of the fibrous joint capsule at the dorsal aspect of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Ossification can develop as a chronic change.

CONT

Knee spavin - Bony growth at back of knee on inner side.

CONT

"Popped knees" is a layman’s term used to describe enlargement in the front of the carpal joints of a horse. The knees look like they have "popped out."

CONT

The acute form is common in Thoroughbreds in training. Carpitis is usually attributed to concussion from hard training, especially in immature and unfit horses. Injury to the dorsal aspect of the carpus is a common cause, especially in hunters and jumpers.

OBS

There is pain and swelling and there may be exostoses in chronic cases.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Élevage des chevaux
DEF

Inflammation du carpe impliquant les os, et/ou la capsule articulaire et/ou les ligaments.

CONT

Environ un tiers des animaux infectés étaient atteints de carpite chronique progressive (genou enflé) et, pour cette raison, il fallait abattre, chaque année, cinq à dix pour cent du cheptel caprin suisse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de los animales
  • Cría de ganado caballar
CONT

Antiinflamatorio: Reduce la inflamación y el dolor en los problemas osteomusculares de los animales domésticos especialmente en el caballo tales como artritis, bursitis, carpitis, periostitis, tendonitis, sinovitis, espondilitis, miositis y en general cualquier traumatismo producido por golpes o caidas.

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Record 19 2004-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

Lameness as a result of disease in the carpal region of the horse is often clinically evident based on physical examination and type of exercise for which the horse is used. Effusion of the antebrachiocarpal joint and/or middle carpal joint and pain upon flexion of the carpus are the two most common clinical signs found that indicate pain and lameness due to carpal disease.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Élevage des chevaux

Spanish

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Record 20 2000-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

Of or pertaining to the metacarpus.

OBS

metacarpus : The part of the hand between the wrist and the fingers, its skeleton being five cylindric bones(metacarpals) extending from the carpus to the phalangs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Qui appartient ou a rapport au métacarpe.

CONT

Le premier, le deuxième métacarpien.

Spanish

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Record 21 2000-02-14

English

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

A bone of the carpus at the bases of the fourth and fifth metacarpals.

French

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

Carpien [des mammifères] [...] représentant les éléments 4 et 5 de la série distale.

Spanish

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Record 22 1996-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

A dislocation of the entire carpus around the lunate bone, which remains attached to the radius.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
CONT

Les luxations et luxations-fractures périlunariennes sont les formes les plus fréquentes des luxations intracarpiennes dans lesquelles le semi-lunaire sert de pivot et dont le dénominateur commun est la perte des rapports entre le semi-lunaire et le grand os.

Spanish

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Record 23 1995-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
DEF

Periosteal inflammation on the anterior aspect of the epiphysis of the large metacarpal bone, the proximal end of the first phalanx and the joint capsule of the fetlock. Caused by overtraining of young horses.

CONT

Some confusion exists regarding the terms carpitis and osselets; therefore, a definition is appropriate. Carpitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the carpal joint that may involve the fibrous joint capsule synovial membrane, associated ligaments, and bones of the carpus... Osselets has been defined as a traumatic arthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joint. It is more appropriate to restrict the term osselets to describe the thickening associated with synovitis and capulitis of the fibrous joint capsule at the dorsal aspect of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Ossification can develop as a chronic change.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
CONT

L'arthrite chronique déformante du carpe est commune chez le cheval mais beaucoup moins chez d'autres animaux [...] Ce sont surtout les gros chevaux de trait et les chevaux de selle qui sont affectés; les sauteurs et les trotteurs, dont les actions entraînent une flexion extrême du carpe sont spécialement prédisposés. [...] Les lésions intéressent principalement le périoste, la capsule articulaire et les ligaments articulaires, où elles apparaissent sous la forme d'enflures diffuses, de consistance osseuse, de l'articulation.

Spanish

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Record 24 1993-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
CONT

The mechanism of injury was a combined anteroposterior crushing force that caused axial disruption of the carpus and the metacarpals and wrist hyperextension that caused the transtriquetral lumate dislocation. Our patient was treated with open reduction and internal fixation with good result.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie

Spanish

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Record 25 1992-09-16

English

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

A projection used for the visualization of the radial side of the bases of the proximal phalanges, where tiny erosions may be seen in rheumatoid arthritis. The carpus and fingers are taken in a 45 ° supine oblique view. [From TEXRA, 1975, p. 83. ]

French

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

Incidence permettant de visualiser le bord externe de la base des phalanges proximales où de petites érosions sont parfois visibles en cas de polyarthrite rhumatoïde. Le carpe et les doigts sont en supination à 45 °.

Spanish

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Record 26 1977-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
OBS

The autopodium [of tetrapods] consists of three divisions :carpus(wrist), metacarpus(palm), and digits(fingers), in the forelimb; and tarsus(ankle), metatarsus(sole), and digits(toes) for the hind limb.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
OBS

(...) le troisième [segment du membre des Vertébrés terrestres, l'] "autopode", [communément appelé] main ou pied, est constitué: 1) par un ensemble (...) de petits os carpiens ou tarsiens; 2) par les doigts, comprenant d'abord les métacarpiens ou les métatarsiens, ensuite les phalanges.

Spanish

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Record 27 1977-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
OBS

[It is a] segment of [a crustacean] limb located next distally from [the] merus and joined to [the] prodopus proximally (...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
OBS

[Certains Crustacés ont un] carpus court (...)

Spanish

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