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LINEA NUCHALIS SUPREMA [1 record]

Record 1 2019-12-12

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

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