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FORAMEN MAGNUM LINE [4 records]

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Record 1 2024-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
linea nuchalis inferior
Latin
A02.1.04.026
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A transverse ridge that extends from the superior nuchal line to the foramen magnum.

OBS

The area between the inferior and superior nuchal lines gives attachment to the semispinalis capitis muscle.

OBS

inferior nuchal line: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.026: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea nuchalis inferior
Latin
A02.1.04.026
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Crête transversale située entre la ligne nuchale supérieure et le foramen magnum.

OBS

De [cette ligne] jusqu'à la ligne nuchale supérieure, insertion du muscle semi-épineux de la tête.

OBS

ligne nuchale inférieure : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.026 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
linea nuchalis inferior
Latin
A02.1.04.026
classification system code, see observation
OBS

línea nucal inferior: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.04.026: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 2 2024-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
crista occipitalis externa
Latin
A02.1.04.023
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The external occipital crest(median nuchal line) is a highly variable median line or crest that passes between the right and the left nuchal musculature. It stretches from the external occipital protuberance to the rear of the foramen magnum, anchoring the nuchal ligament.

OBS

external occipital crest: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.023: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
crista occipitalis externa
Latin
A02.1.04.023
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Crête osseuse inconstante entre la protubérance occipitale externe et le foramen magnum.

OBS

crête occipitale externe : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.023 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
crista occipitalis externa
Latin
A02.1.04.023
classification system code, see observation
OBS

cresta occipital externa: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.04.023: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 3 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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Record 4 2011-01-18

English

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

On lateral radiograph of the skull, a straight line drawn from the posterior lip of the foramen magnum to the posterior border of the hard palate. If the dens extends significantly above this line, basilar impression may be diagnosed.

French

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

Ligne qui réunit, sur le cliché ou la tomographie de profil du crâne, le bord postérieur du palais osseux au bord postérieur du trou occipital. l'état normal, l'apophyse odontoïde ne dépasse pas cette ligne de plus de 5 à 7 mm. Au-delà, il s'agit d'une image d'impression basilaire.

Spanish

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