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BRACHIAL [19 records]

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Record 1 2026-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cardiovascular System
OBS

The beat of the brachial artery, felt by palpating the inside of the arm, near the elbow.

OBS

For an infant, it is recommended to take the brachial pulse.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système cardio-vasculaire
DEF

Battement de l'artère brachiale, qui est dû aux contractions cardiaques et qui est perçu à la palpation sur la face interne du bras, près du pli du coude.

OBS

Dans le cas d'un nourrisson, il est préférable de prendre le pouls brachial.

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
  • Nervous System
Universal entry(ies)
G54.0
classification system code, see observation
OBS

G54.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
  • Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
G54.0
classification system code, see observation
OBS

G54.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas
  • Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es)
G54.0
classification system code, see observation
OBS

G54.0: código de la Clasificación Estadística Internacional de Enfermedades y Problemas Relacionados con la Salud.

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Record 3 2020-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies)
musculus brachialis
Latin
A04.6.02.018
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A muscle originating from the lower half of the front of the humerus, and from the intermuscular septa.

OBS

It is inserted onto the tuberosity of the ulna and the front of the coronoid process of the ulna. It is supplied by the musculocutaneous and radial nerves, and flexes the forearm.

OBS

brachialis; brachial muscle: designations derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A04.6.02.018: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
musculus brachialis
Latin
A04.6.02.018
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Muscle situé dans la partie profonde de la loge antérieure du bras.

OBS

muscle brachial : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A04.6.02.018 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Músculos y tendones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
musculus brachialis
Latin
A04.6.02.018
classification system code, see observation
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Record 4 2015-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
CONT

[A] loop [is a] Support for [a brachiopod] lophophore composed of secondary shell and extending anteriorly from [the] crura as closed apparatus, variably disposed and generally ribbon-like with or without [a] supporting septum from [the] floor of [the] brachial valve ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
CONT

[La] boucle brachiale [est le] Brachidium des «Terebratulacea» [...]. En général ne désigne que la partie qui fait suite aux crura.

Spanish

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Record 5 2006-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
CONT

The brachial plexus is formed by the union of the anterior divisions of the lower four cervical nerves and the greater part of the anterior division of the first thoracic nerve; the fourth cervical usually gives a branch to the fifth cervical, and the first thoracic frequently receives one from the second thoracic. The plexus extends from the lower part of the side of the neck to the axilla.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Le plexus brachial est l'origine et le carrefour de tous les nerfs du membre supérieur, à la base du cou et derrière la clavicule.

Spanish

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Record 6 2005-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cardiovascular System
DEF

A pressure index which compares ankle systolic pressure and brachial systolic pressure by means of a doppler (ultrasound) study.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système cardio-vasculaire
CONT

On se sert régulièrement de l'indice de pression systolique cheville/bras (indice tibio-brachial) mesuré au Doppler (IPCB) pour diagnostiquer une artériopathie.

OBS

indice tibio-brachial; indice t:b : termes retenus par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé.

Key term(s)
  • indice tibiobrachial

Spanish

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Record 7 2004-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale

Spanish

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Record 8 2004-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale

Spanish

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Record 9 2004-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Cancers and Oncology
OBS

Usually presages the recurrence of cancer in the axilla or adjacent tissues. It may rarely result from damage to the brachial plexus at the time of surgery or following radiation therapy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Cancers et oncologie

Spanish

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Record 10 2003-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combat Sports (General)
  • Police
  • Citizenship and Immigration
OBS

Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de combat (Généralités)
  • Police
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
OBS

Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada.

Spanish

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Record 11 2002-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
CONT

Obstetrical brachial plexus palsy ... The brachial plexus is the network of dividing and anastomosing nerves within the neck and shoulder supplied by the C5, C6, C7, C8 and TI nerves exiting from the spine. Injury to this structure can occur at birth ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Paralysie partielle ou totale du bras et de la main, causée à la naissance par une lésion des nerfs situés à la racine du bras.

Spanish

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Record 12 2001-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

The bundle formed by the union of the ventral rami of the fifth and sixth cervical nerves and some fibers from the fourth; it contributes fibers to the posterior and lateral cords (fasciculi) of the brachial plexus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
OBS

Anatomie du plexus brachial [...]. Les racines C5 et C6 du plexus fusionnent en un tronc supérieur, la racine C7 forme le tronc moyen; C8 et T1 forment le tronc inférieur.

Spanish

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Record 13 2000-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
OBS

May use brachial pressure point to allow banfaging of injury.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
OBS

Source(s) : Soins préhospitaliers ASJ, p.140.

Spanish

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Record 14 1998-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

Recurrent neurogenic pain in the upper limb due to involvement of nerve roots, plexus or peripheral nerves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Douleur neurogène dans le membre supérieur pouvant provenir d'une affection des racines, du plexus ou des nerfs périphériques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
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Record 15 1991-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reptiles and Amphibians

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reptiles et amphibiens

Spanish

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Record 16 1986-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)

Spanish

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Record 17 1977-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
OBS

Plates of the rays that lie above the (...) [radials in a crinoid] are designated "brachials" (...); these form the arms, and if any are incorporated in the cup, they are "fixed brachials".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
OBS

Souvent il s'y ajoute d'autres plaques, les unes secondaires (périsomiques), les autres primaires, mais secondairement incorporées à la thèque (brachiales fixées).

Spanish

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Record 18 1977-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
OBS

[In a crinoid, a brachial plate is] any ray plate above [the] radials (except in pinnules), both in [the] dorsal cup and [the] arms (...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
OBS

L'extension de la cavité thécale est réalisée chez certains (...) [Crinoïdes] par union directe latérale des [plaques] brachiales proximales.

Spanish

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Record 19 1977-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
OBS

Part of brachiopod shell which bears lophophore or brachia (...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
OBS

(...) petite valve (...) [chez les brachiopodes]

Spanish

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