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EPIPHYSEAL LINE [3 records]

Record 1 2018-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
linea epiphysialis
Latin
A02.0.00.021
classification system code, see observation
CONT

In adults, in whom bone growth is complete, [the epiphyseal cartilage] is ossified and forms the epiphyseal line.

OBS

epiphysial line: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.0.00.021: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea epiphysialis
Latin
A02.0.00.021
classification system code, see observation
CONT

Quand l'os cesse de croître, en longueur, le cartilage de la plaque épiphysaire est remplacé par de l'os; on appelle ligne épiphysaire la structure osseuse qui en résulte.

OBS

ligne épiphysaire : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.0.00.021 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-09-16

English

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

Catterall attempted to improve the predictive value of early radiographic changes in Perthes disease by identifying four radiologic signs that indicated a capital femoral epiphysis at risk for collapse. These findings are(1) Gage's sign(a small, osteoporotic segment that forms a transradiant V on the lateral side of the epiphysis) ;(2) calcification lateral to the epiphysis;(3) lateral subluxation of the femoral head; and(4) a transverse epiphyseal line. Murphy and Marsh found that these four head at risk signs and a fifth, diffuse metaphyseal reaction, correlated better with a poor radiologic result than did the degree of epiphyseal involvement. [From REBON, 1988, p. 3300. ]

French

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

Signes permettant d'évaluer les risques d'un affaissement du noyau céphalique dans l'ostéochondrite primitive de la hanche, pouvant conduire éventuellement à une coxarthrose. Ces signes, au nombre de cinq, sont : le signe de Gage ou image radiotransparente épiphysaire externe; des calcifications externes ou petites opacités situées à la partie externe de l'épiphyse; une " subluxation " de la tête; une horizontalisation de la physe; une réaction périostée métaphysaire importante. [D'après EMAPP, 14320, A10, 1988, p. 5 et POUSH, 1976, p. 156.]

OBS

source c : EMAPP, 14320, A10, 1988, p. 5.

Spanish

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Record 3 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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