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AXIAL SKELETON [2 records]

Record 1 2017-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Animal Biology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
skeleton axiale
Latin
A02.0.00.009
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The skeleton formed by the bones in the midline of the body.

OBS

axial skeleton: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.0.00.009: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Biologie animale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
skeleton axiale
Latin
A02.0.00.009
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Squelette formé par les os situés au centre du corps.

OBS

squelette axial : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.0.00.009 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 2 1977-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
OBS

The main elements of the axial system are the vertebrae constituting the backbone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
OBS

Chez les Vertébrés à mâchoires, le squelette axial est formé par les vertèbres, dont l'ensemble constitue la colonne vertébrale.

Spanish

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