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MUSCLE COMPLEX [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rehabilitation (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- muscle-tendon vibration
1, record 1, English, muscle%2Dtendon%20vibration
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MTV 2, record 1, English, MTV
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- muscle tendon vibration 3, record 1, English, muscle%20tendon%20vibration
correct, noun
- MTV 4, record 1, English, MTV
correct, noun
- MTV 4, record 1, English, MTV
- musculotendinous vibration 2, record 1, English, musculotendinous%20vibration
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Muscle–tendon vibration(MTV) was first introduced as an experimental tool to probe proprioception and neuromuscular physiology by mechanically stimulating muscle proprioceptors through a cyclic stretching of the muscle–tendon complex.... When applied continuously over several minutes, MTV often induces a reduction in maximal voluntary force, along with decreased spinal excitability and increased cortical activity... Repeated exposure over days or weeks has also been shown to improve strength, postural control and functional capacity in both healthy individuals and clinical populations(e. g., stroke or neurological disorders), highlighting the potential of MTV in rehabilitation and performance contexts... 2, record 1, English, - muscle%2Dtendon%20vibration
Record 1, Key term(s)
- musculo-tendinous vibration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réadaptation (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vibration musculo-tendineuse
1, record 1, French, vibration%20musculo%2Dtendineuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VMT 2, record 1, French, VMT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vibration musculo-tendineuse (VMT) est une nouvelle avenue pour la prise en charge des troubles proprioceptifs. Cette méthode de neurostimulation active les fuseaux neuromusculaires et permet d'induire, en l'absence de vision, une illusion de mouvement cohérente avec l'étirement du groupe musculaire vibré (p. ex. la vibration des muscles fléchisseurs reproduit une extension). 3, record 1, French, - vibration%20musculo%2Dtendineuse
Record 1, Key term(s)
- vibration musculotendineuse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-12-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Visual Disorders
- The Thyroid
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thyroid eye disease
1, record 2, English, thyroid%20eye%20disease
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TED 2, record 2, English, TED
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Graves’ eye disease 3, record 2, English, Graves%26rsquo%3B%20eye%20disease
correct, noun
- GED 4, record 2, English, GED
correct, noun
- GED 4, record 2, English, GED
- Graves’ ophthalmopathy 5, record 2, English, Graves%26rsquo%3B%20ophthalmopathy
correct, noun
- Graves’ orbital disease 6, record 2, English, Graves%26rsquo%3B%20orbital%20disease
correct, noun
- Graves’ orbitopathy 7, record 2, English, Graves%26rsquo%3B%20orbitopathy
correct, noun
- thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy 8, record 2, English, thyroid%2Dassociated%20ophthalmopathy
correct, noun
- thyroid-associated orbitopathy 9, record 2, English, thyroid%2Dassociated%20orbitopathy
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Graves’ eye disease happens when swelling around the eyes makes them bulge out. It’s caused by Graves’ disease, and it’s also called GED, Graves’ ophthalmopathy, or thyroid eye disease (TED). 10, record 2, English, - thyroid%20eye%20disease
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder in which hyperthyroidism results in various systematic symptoms, with about 30% of patients presenting with Graves’ eye disease(GED). The majority of patients with GED develop mild symptoms, including eyelid retraction, exposure of the globe, superior rectus–levator muscle complex inflammation, and fat expansion, leading to exophthalmos. More severe cases can result in extraocular muscle enlargement, restricted ocular movement, eyelid and conjunctival edema, and compression of the optic nerve leading to compressive optic neuropathy(CON). 11, record 2, English, - thyroid%20eye%20disease
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Troubles de la vision
- Thyroïde
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- maladie oculaire thyroïdienne
1, record 2, French, maladie%20oculaire%20thyro%C3%AFdienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MOT 1, record 2, French, MOT
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ophtalmopathie de Graves 2, record 2, French, ophtalmopathie%20de%20Graves
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ophtalmopathie de Graves se développe chez les patients atteints de la maladie de Graves de la glande thyroïde mais son activité ne correspond pas à l'état de cette glande. Il s'agit d'une inflammation et d'un œdème des muscles extra-oculaires qui peuvent aboutir à la compression du nerf optique, à de l'exophtalmie et à une ulcération de la cornée. 3, record 2, French, - maladie%20oculaire%20thyro%C3%AFdienne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Nervous System
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- curare
1, record 3, English, curare
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A complex poison of South American Indians... that causes muscle relaxation and paralysis... 2, record 3, English, - curare
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Système nerveux
- Muscles et tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- curare
1, record 3, French, curare
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préparation indigène d'Amérique du Sud [...] entraînant une paralysie musculaire [...] 2, record 3, French, - curare
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Sistema nervioso
- Músculos y tendones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- curare
1, record 3, Spanish, curare
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
- Molecular Biology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- myoglobin
1, record 4, English, myoglobin
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ferrous protoporphyrin globin complex, present in sarcoplasm in relatively low concentration, and having a molecular weight one fourth that of hemoglobin and one iron atom per molecule instead of the four found in an atom of hemoglobin. Myoglobin contributes to the color of muscle and acts as a store of oxygen. 1, record 4, English, - myoglobin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- myoglobine
1, record 4, French, myoglobine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protéine musculaire très proche de l'hémoglobine qui stocke l'oxygène de façon réversible. 1, record 4, French, - myoglobine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-02-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gluteal flap breast reconstruction
1, record 5, English, gluteal%20flap%20breast%20reconstruction
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- buttock flap breast reconstruction 2, record 5, English, buttock%20flap%20breast%20reconstruction
correct
- gluteal flap mammary reconstruction 2, record 5, English, gluteal%20flap%20mammary%20reconstruction
correct
- buttock flap mammary reconstruction 2, record 5, English, buttock%20flap%20mammary%20reconstruction
correct
- gluteal flap reconstruction 3, record 5, English, gluteal%20flap%20reconstruction
correct
- buttock flap reconstruction 3, record 5, English, buttock%20flap%20reconstruction
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During gluteal flap breast reconstruction, a rounded section of skin and fat(and occasionally muscle) is removed either from the top of the buttock or at the crease along the underside of the buttock. After being transferred to the breast, the tissue is shaped to create the breast mound and is attached to the remaining breast tissue. Using complex microsurgical techniques, the blood vessels are reconnected to existing vessels in the area. 1, record 5, English, - gluteal%20flap%20breast%20reconstruction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are two forms of gluteal flap breast reconstruction available after mastectomy: the S-GAP and the I-GAP. S-GAP is an acronym for Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator ; S-GAP reconstruction uses tissue from the top of the buttock, which contains the upper gluteal artery. I-GAP stands for Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator ; this method uses tissue taken from the crease of the buttock where the thigh and buttock meet and which contains the lower gluteal artery. 1, record 5, English, - gluteal%20flap%20breast%20reconstruction
Record 5, Key term(s)
- buttocks flap breast reconstruction
- buttocks flap mammary reconstruction
- buttocks flap reconstruction
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- reconstruction mammaire par lambeau de grand fessier
1, record 5, French, reconstruction%20mammaire%20par%20lambeau%20de%20grand%20fessier
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- reconstruction du sein par lambeau de grand fessier 1, record 5, French, reconstruction%20du%20sein%20par%20lambeau%20de%20grand%20fessier
correct, feminine noun
- reconstruction par lambeau de grand fessier 2, record 5, French, reconstruction%20par%20lambeau%20de%20grand%20fessier
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reconstruction du sein réalisée au moyen d'un lambeau de grand fessier qui est transféré au niveau du thorax pour recréer le volume du sein. 2, record 5, French, - reconstruction%20mammaire%20par%20lambeau%20de%20grand%20fessier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- reconstrucción mamaria con colgajo de glúteo
1, record 5, Spanish, reconstrucci%C3%B3n%20mamaria%20con%20colgajo%20de%20gl%C3%BAteo
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- reconstrucción mediante colgajo de glúteo 2, record 5, Spanish, reconstrucci%C3%B3n%20mediante%20colgajo%20de%20gl%C3%BAteo
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervención quirúrgica de reconstrucción en la que se utiliza un colgajo de las nalgas que se transfiere al pecho para crear un contorno de [seno]. 2, record 5, Spanish, - reconstrucci%C3%B3n%20mamaria%20con%20colgajo%20de%20gl%C3%BAteo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-12-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- actomyosin
1, record 6, English, actomyosin
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- actomyosine 2, record 6, English, actomyosine
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A complex of two proteins(actin and myosin) in muscle tissue, interacting with ATP to bring about muscular contraction. 3, record 6, English, - actomyosin
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When actin and myosin are mixed in the presence of salts... found in the muscle fibers... a network is formed by electrostatic association between the 2 proteins. This complex is called actomyosin. 4, record 6, English, - actomyosin
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Muscles et tendons
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- actomyosine
1, record 6, French, actomyosine
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protéine musculaire, contenue dans les disques sombres des myofibrilles et constituée de deux protéines différentes : actine et myosine. Le complexe actine-myosine est susceptible de modifier sa forme sous l'influence du milieu ambiant : c'est cette modification qui est le support principal de la contraction musculaire. 2, record 6, French, - actomyosine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La myosine peut former avec l'actine un complexe : l'actomyosine [...] 3, record 6, French, - actomyosine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Músculos y tendones
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- actomiosina
1, record 6, Spanish, actomiosina
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-03-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- muscle complex
1, record 7, English, muscle%20complex
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... no correlation was found between the amount of lid retraction and the degree of enlargement of the muscle complex. 1, record 7, English, - muscle%20complex
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- complexe musculaire
1, record 7, French, complexe%20musculaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) il n'y avait pas de corrélation entre la quantité de rétraction et le degré d'hypertrophie du complexe musculaire. 1, record 7, French, - complexe%20musculaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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