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HAMMER FINGER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Bones and Joints
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mallet finger
1, record 1, English, mallet%20finger
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- drop finger 2, record 1, English, drop%20finger
correct
- hammer finger 2, record 1, English, hammer%20finger
correct
- digitus malleus 3, record 1, English, digitus%20malleus
Latin
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Permanent flexion of the terminal distal phalanx of the finger. 4, record 1, English, - mallet%20finger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mallet finger. Sudden, unexpected passive flexion of the distal interphalangeal joint with the extensor tendon under tension may avulse a fragment of bone from the base of the distal phalanx into which the tendon is inserted. Alternatively, the extensor tendon may rupture just proximal to its insertion. In either case, the distal interphalangeal joint remains flexed and can no longer be actively extended. 5, record 1, English, - mallet%20finger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mallet finger: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 6, record 1, English, - mallet%20finger
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Os et articulations
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- doigt en maillet
1, record 1, French, doigt%20en%20maillet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- doigt en marteau 2, record 1, French, doigt%20en%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flexion permanente de l'interphalangienne distale. 3, record 1, French, - doigt%20en%20maillet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toute lésion de l'appareil extenseur au niveau de l'interphalangienne distale entraîne une chute de la troisième phalange (doigt en maillet). La rupture distale survient à la suite d'un traumatisme avec hyperflexion de la troisième phalange; parfois, le traumatisme est violent, surtout chez le sportif (handball, volley-ball). La rupture entraîne une flexion permanente de la troisième phalange de 20 à 70 degrés. 3, record 1, French, - doigt%20en%20maillet
Record 1, Key term(s)
- digitus malleus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dedo en martillo
1, record 1, Spanish, dedo%20en%20martillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-12-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Track and Field
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hammer thrower’s glove
1, record 2, English, hammer%20thrower%26rsquo%3Bs%20glove
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hammer glove 2, record 2, English, hammer%20glove
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When throwing the hammer, gloves for the protection of the hands are permitted. The gloves must be smooth on the back and the front and the finger tips must be exposed, i. e. the tops of the fingers of the gloves must not be closed. 3, record 2, English, - hammer%20thrower%26rsquo%3Bs%20glove
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Hammer glove. A right-handed competitor should wear a glove on his left hand. 4, record 2, English, - hammer%20thrower%26rsquo%3Bs%20glove
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Athlétisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gant du lanceur de marteau
1, record 2, French, gant%20du%20lanceur%20de%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gant de lanceuse de marteau 2, record 2, French, gant%20de%20lanceuse%20de%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
- gant de marteau 3, record 2, French, gant%20de%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des athlètes mettent un gant à la main gauche pour éviter de se blesser au cours du jet. 4, record 2, French, - gant%20du%20lanceur%20de%20marteau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «gant de marteau» est plus couramment employé par les experts en athlétisme. Les lanceurs entre eux, parlent du «gant» tout simplement. Jean-Paul Baert, Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur. 5, record 2, French, - gant%20du%20lanceur%20de%20marteau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Atletismo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- guante del lanzador de martillo
1, record 2, Spanish, guante%20del%20lanzador%20de%20martillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1980-06-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Concrete Facilities and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- compaction hammer
1, record 3, English, compaction%20hammer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The compaction hammer... shall have a flat, circular tamping face and a 10-lb(4536-g) sliding weight with a free fall of 18 in.(457. 2 mm).... The compaction hammer may be equipped with a finger safety guard... 1, record 3, English, - compaction%20hammer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Outillage et installations (Bétonnage)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- marteau compacteur
1, record 3, French, marteau%20compacteur
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Béton bitumineux et sous-produits. [...] Marteaux compacteurs Marshall - ASTM-D-1559-76. 1, record 3, French, - marteau%20compacteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la liste intitulée "Béton bitumineux et sous-produits" dans QTPA-2. 2, record 3, French, - marteau%20compacteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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