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Record 1 2025-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
linea temporalis ossis frontalis
Latin
A02.1.03.013
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The anterior continuation of the inferior temporal line of the temporal bone onto the lateral aspect of the external surface of the frontal bone, demarcating the temporal surface of the bone.

OBS

temporal line of frontal bone: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.03.013: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea temporalis ossis frontalis
Latin
A02.1.03.013
classification system code, see observation
OBS

ligne temporale de l'os frontal : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.03.013 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
linea temporalis ossis frontalis
Latin
A02.1.03.013
classification system code, see observation
OBS

línea temporal del hueso frontal: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.03.013: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 2 2025-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
linea nuchalis superior
Latin
A02.1.04.025
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A transverse ridge at the level of the external occipital protuberance.

OBS

The area between it and the highest nuchal line gives origin to the trapezius muscle.

OBS

superior nuchal line: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.025: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea nuchalis superior
Latin
A02.1.04.025
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Crête transversale à la hauteur de la protubérance occipitale externe.

OBS

De [cette ligne] jusqu'à la ligne nuchale suprême, insertion du muscle trapèze.

OBS

ligne nuchale supérieure : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.025 : 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 superior
Latin
A02.1.04.025
classification system code, see observation
OBS

línea nucal superior: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.04.025: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 3 2024-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
linea temporalis inferior ossis parietalis
Latin
A02.1.02.009
classification system code, see observation
OBS

A curved line on the external surface of the parietal bone, marking the limit of attachment of the temporal muscle.

OBS

inferior temporal line of parietal bone: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.02.009: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea temporalis inferior ossis parietalis
Latin
A02.1.02.009
classification system code, see observation
OBS

ligne temporale inférieure de l'os pariétal : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.02.009 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
linea temporalis inferior ossis parietalis
Latin
A02.1.02.009
classification system code, see observation
OBS

línea temporal inferior del hueso parietal: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.02.009: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 4 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 5 2024-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
linea nuchalis suprema
Latin
A02.1.04.024
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A curved line that extends laterally from the superior margin of the external occipital protuberance[, which] gives origin to the occipital belly of the epicranius muscle.

OBS

highest nuchal line: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.024: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea nuchalis suprema
Latin
A02.1.04.024
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Crête arciforme partant latéralement à partir du bord supérieur de la protubérance occipitale externe[, qui est le point d']insertion du [ventre occipital] du muscle épicrânien [...]

OBS

ligne nuchale suprême : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.024 : 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 suprema
Latin
A02.1.04.024
classification system code, see observation
OBS

línea nucal suprema: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.04.024: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 6 2021-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
Universal entry(ies)
linea mediana anterior
Latin
A01.2.00.012
classification system code, see observation
DEF

An imaginary vertical line on the anterior surface of the body, dividing the surface equally into right and left sides.

OBS

anterior median line: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.2.00.012: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea mediana anterior
Latin
A01.2.00.012
classification system code, see observation
OBS

ligne médiane antérieure : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.2.00.012 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
Entrada(s) universal(es)
linea mediana anterior
Latin
A01.2.00.012
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Línea vertical imaginaria sobre la superficie del cuerpo, que divide esta por igual en lados derecho e izquierdo.

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Record 7 2020-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
Universal entry(ies)
linea mediana posterior
Latin
A01.2.00.022
classification system code, see observation
DEF

An imaginary vertical line on the posterior surface of the body, dividing the surface equally into right and left sides.

OBS

posterior median line: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.2.00.022: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea mediana posterior
Latin
A01.2.00.022
classification system code, see observation
OBS

ligne médiane postérieure : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.2.00.022 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
Entrada(s) universal(es)
linea mediana posterior
Latin
A01.2.00.022
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Línea imaginaria vertical sobre la superficie posterior del cuerpo, que la divide por igual en lados derecho e izquierdo.

OBS

A01.2.00.022: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

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Record 8 2020-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
linea temporalis superior ossis parietalis
Latin
A02.1.02.008
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A curved line on the external surface of the parietal bone, superior and parallel to the inferior temporal line, giving attachment to the temporal fascia.

OBS

superior temporal line of parietal bone: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.02.008: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea temporalis superior ossis parietalis
Latin
A02.1.02.008
classification system code, see observation
OBS

ligne temporale supérieure de l'os pariétal : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.02.008 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
linea temporalis superior ossis parietalis
Latin
A02.1.02.008
classification system code, see observation
CONT

[En la apófisis cigomática] se origina la línea temporal, dirigida hacia arriba y atrás, que en el cráneo articulado se continúa con la línea temporal superior del hueso parietal.

OBS

A02.1.02.008: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

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Record 9 2020-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • The Genitals
Universal entry(ies)
ligamentum fundiforme penis
Latin
A04.5.02.023
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A broad elastic band of fascial fibers that arises from the linea alba and from the fibrae intercrurales just above the symphysis pubis and then passes down to the penis, where it divides and passes around the penis and on into the scrotum.

OBS

fundiform ligament of penis: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A04.5.02.023: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ligamentum fundiforme penis
Latin
A04.5.02.023
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Faisceau de fibres des lames latérales du ligament suspenseur du pénis qui en contourne les faces latérales et inférieure et s'unit au-dessous de cette face inférieure au faisceau du côté opposé.

OBS

ligament fundiforme du pénis : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A04.5.02.023 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 10 2020-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • The Genitals
Universal entry(ies)
ligamentum suspensorium penis
Latin
A04.5.02.019
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A strong fibrous band that comes from the external deep investing fascia and attaches the root of the penis to the linea alba, symphysis pubis, and arcuate pubic ligament.

OBS

suspensory ligament of penis: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A04.5.02.019: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ligamentum suspensorium penis
Latin
A04.5.02.019
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Ligament triangulaire médian reliant le pénis à la région abdomino-pubienne.

OBS

ligament suspenseur du pénis : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A04.5.02.019 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 11 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 12 2018-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
linea
Latin
A02.0.00.032
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A linear raised osseous surface.

OBS

line: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.0.00.032: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea
Latin
A02.0.00.032
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Relief linéaire osseux.

OBS

ligne : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.0.00.032 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 13 2014-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Political Systems
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
CONT

Peace Boat's Manifesto 2000 dance, which expresses the six points of the Manifesto through the international languages of music and dance, was performed in the Plaza de Mayo following the weekly protest by the Las Madres de Plaza de Mayo Linea Fundadora-the mothers of those who disappeared during the military dicatorship.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Régimes politiques
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
CONT

Plus de 900 000 documents témoignant des actes commis sous la dictature militaire brésilienne qui a sévit de 1964 à 1985 ont été mis en ligne, vendredi 9 août au Brésil.

Spanish

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Record 14 2013-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

The linea alba of the abdomen as it is often seen during pregnancy, when it becomes a dark pigmented line extending from the pubes upward in the median line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Pigmentation brun tre de la ligne blanche abdominale (linea laba) apparaissant souvent au cours de la grossesse.

Spanish

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Record 15 2012-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Law of Estates (common law)
DEF

A line of descent connecting persons who are not directly related to each other as ascendants or descendants, but whose relationship consists in common descent from the same ancestor. (Black’s, 5th ed., 1979, p. 400)

CONT

Linea transversalis. A collateral, transverse, or oblique line. Where two persons are descended from a third, they are called "collaterals", and are said to be related in the collateral line("linea transversa" or "obliqua").(Black's, 5th ed., 1979, p. 839)

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Droit successoral (common law)
OBS

ligne collatérale : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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Record 16 2012-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A crescentic line, not always clearly defined, which marks the lower limit of the posterior layer of the sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle.

Key term(s)
  • line of Douglas

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Arcade tendineuse de la paroi postérieure de la gaine du muscle grand droit de l'abdomen.

OBS

«arcade de Douglas» : Ancienne dénomination, selon certains auteurs.

Spanish

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Record 17 2012-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Série de rugosités qui limite en dehors la face antérieure du col du fémur et s'étend obliquement de haut en bas et de dehors en dedans, du tubercule prétrochantérien au petit trochanter.

Spanish

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Record 18 2012-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A curved line along the lateral border of each rectus abdominis muscle, corresponding to the meeting of the aponeuroses of the internal oblique and transverse abdominal muscles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Jonction musculo-aponévrotique correspondant au sillon latéral de l'abdomen.

Spanish

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Record 19 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The iliac portion of the terminal line, limiting the ala of the alium inferiorly on its medial surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
OBS

La crête oblique marque la limite de la fosse iliaque interne.

Spanish

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Record 20 2011-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A muscle originating at the front of the pubic in the angle between the crest and the symphysis pubis. It is inserted into the middle third of linea aspera of femur, fused with the medial intermuscular septum. It is supplied by the anterior division of the obturator nerve, and adducts, flexes, and medially rotates the thigh.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Muscle de la région médiale de la cuisse. Tendu du pubis au fémur, il est adducteur de la cuisse et participe à sa flexion.

OBS

Ancienne nomenclature : muscle moyen adducteur; muscle premier adducteur.

Key term(s)
  • muscle long adducteur

Spanish

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Record 21 2007-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies)
musculus rectus abdominis
Latin
DEF

A long flat muscle, which extends along the whole length of the front of the abdomen, and is separated from its fellow of the opposite side by the linea alba.

OBS

It is inserted onto the fifth, sixth, and seventh costal cartilages and the xiphoid process ... The muscle serves to flex the trunk forward when the pelvis is fixed, helps to compress the abdominal viscera, and acts to flex the pelvis when the thorax is fixed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
musculus rectus abdominis
Latin
DEF

Muscle épais et rubané de la paroi abdominale antérieure, disposé de chaque côté de la ligne médiane.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Músculos y tendones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
musculus rectus abdominis
Latin
DEF

Músculo que se encuentra por fuera de la línea media del abdomen [...] se extiende desde la línea media del pubis, hasta el borde inferior de la caja torácica.

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Record 22 2006-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
CONT

Where the head capsule of the immature insect splits at molting.

OBS

Following digestion of the endocuticle, the ecdysial lines become points of weakness that allow the insect to break out of its old exoskeleton.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
DEF

Ligne sur la tête des insectes qui correspond à l'endroit où se sépare la capsule céphalique au moment de la mue.

Spanish

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Record 23 2005-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Digestive Tract
DEF

A fibrous band running vertically the entire length of the midline of the anterior abdominal wall, receiving the attachments of the oblique and transverse abdominal muscles.

Key term(s)
  • Hunter line

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil digestif
CONT

Grand droit de l'abdomen. [...] C'est le plus superficiel des muscles, muscle plutôt élancé qui s'étend verticalement sur l'aponévrose des trois autres muscles de l'abdomen. Le côté droit du grand droit de l'abdomen est séparé du côté gauche par la ligne blanche (linea alba, white line).

Spanish

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Record 24 2005-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
DEF

An imaginary vertical line on the anterior surface of the body, passing through the center of the nipple.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
DEF

Ligne verticale imaginaire, qui passe par le mamelon et la partie moyenne de la clavicule et qui sert à l'évaluation clinique.

Spanish

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Record 25 2000-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Digestive Tract

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil digestif
DEF

Variété de hernie dont le trajet traverse l'entrecroisement des fibres de la ligne blanche abdominale. Les plus fréquentes sont les hernies épigastriques; plus rares sont les hernies ombilicales et sous-ombilicales.

Spanish

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