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INCISIVE FOSSA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
- The Mouth
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- incisive foramen
1, record 1, English, incisive%20foramen
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- foramen of Stensen 2, record 1, English, foramen%20of%20Stensen
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
incisive foramina : The openings in the incisive fossa of the hard palate that transmit the nasopalatine nerves. 2, record 1, English, - incisive%20foramen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
foramen incisivus; incisive foramen; foramen of Stensen: designations usually used in the plural. 3, record 1, English, - incisive%20foramen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
incisive foramen: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - incisive%20foramen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A02.1.00.062: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 1, English, - incisive%20foramen
Record 1, Key term(s)
- incisive foramina
- foramina of Stensen
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
- Cavité buccale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- foramen incisif
1, record 1, French, foramen%20incisif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trou incisif 2, record 1, French, trou%20incisif
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orifice situé dans la fosse incisive du palais dur qui livre passage aux nerfs nasopalatins. 3, record 1, French, - foramen%20incisif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
foramen incisivus; foramen incisif; trou incisif : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - foramen%20incisif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
foramen incisif : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - foramen%20incisif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A02.1.00.062 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - foramen%20incisif
Record 1, Key term(s)
- foramina incisifs
- trous incisifs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Huesos y articulaciones
- Boca
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- foramen incisivo
1, record 1, Spanish, foramen%20incisivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
foramen incisivo: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica. 2, record 1, Spanish, - foramen%20incisivo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.1.00.062: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica. 2, record 1, Spanish, - foramen%20incisivo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- depressor septi nasi muscle
1, record 2, English, depressor%20septi%20nasi%20muscle
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- depressor septi nasi 1, record 2, English, depressor%20septi%20nasi
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The depressor septi nasi muscle originates from the incisive fossa of the maxilla.... The depressor septi nasi inserts into the nasal septum and posterior aspect of the alar part of the nasalis muscle.... Upon contraction, the depressor septi nasi depresses the nasal septum and pulls the wing of the nose downward, constricting the aperture of the nostril. 2, record 2, English, - depressor%20septi%20nasi%20muscle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
depressor septi nasi: English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, English, - depressor%20septi%20nasi%20muscle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- muscle abaisseur du septum nasal
1, record 2, French, muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- muscle myrtiforme 2, record 2, French, muscle%20myrtiforme
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le muscle abaisseur du septum nasal est un muscle de la face. Il relie la fosse incisive maxillaire et le muscle orbiculaire de la bouche à la cloison nasale du nez. En se contractant, il tire l'aile du nez vers le bas, réduisant ainsi la taille des narines. 3, record 2, French, - muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
muscle abaisseur du septum nasal : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, French, - muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
depressor septi nasi : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, French, - muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-07-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nasalis muscle
1, record 3, English, nasalis%20muscle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- nasalis 2, record 3, English, nasalis
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The nasalis muscle is divided into transverse and alar parts. The transverse part of the nasalis muscle arises from the maxilla, superolateral to the incisive fossa. The alar part of the nasalis muscle also arises from the maxilla, superior to the lateral incisor and canine teeth. 3, record 3, English, - nasalis%20muscle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nasalis muscle; musculus nasalis: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 3, English, - nasalis%20muscle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- muscle nasal
1, record 3, French, muscle%20nasal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muscle situé au niveau des ailes du nez[, qui est] constitué de deux parties : la partie transverse du muscle nasal et la partie alaire du muscle nasal. 2, record 3, French, - muscle%20nasal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
muscle nasal : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 3, French, - muscle%20nasal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
musculus nasalis : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 3, French, - muscle%20nasal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-09-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- incisive fossa
1, record 4, English, incisive%20fossa
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a depression in the midline of the bony palate posterior to the central incisor teeth into which the incisive canals open. 2, record 4, English, - incisive%20fossa
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
incisive fossa : designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 4, English, - incisive%20fossa
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.1.00.060: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 4, English, - incisive%20fossa
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fosse incisive
1, record 4, French, fosse%20incisive
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] dépression médiane du palais osseux située derrière les incisives centrales et dans laquelle s'ouvrent les canaux incisifs. 2, record 4, French, - fosse%20incisive
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fosse incisive : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 4, French, - fosse%20incisive
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.1.00.060 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 4, French, - fosse%20incisive
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fosa incisiva 1, record 4, Spanish, fosa%20incisiva
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fosa incisiva [...] se sitúa en el plano sagital medio. 2, record 4, Spanish, - fosa%20incisiva
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A02.1.00.060: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional. 3, record 4, Spanish, - fosa%20incisiva
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