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THORAX [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thorax
1, record 1, English, thorax
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chest 2, record 1, English, chest
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen. 3, record 1, English, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chest: The designation "chest" is sometimes used to refer to the whole thorax and sometimes to refer only to the anterior part of the thorax. 3, record 1, English, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
thorax: designation standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
thorax: English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - thorax
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- thorax
1, record 1, French, thorax
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poitrine 2, record 1, French, poitrine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- torse 2, record 1, French, torse
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du corps située entre le cou et l'abdomen. 2, record 1, French, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poitrine; torse : Les désignations «poitrine» et «torse» sont parfois utilisées pour désigner l'ensemble du thorax et parfois pour désigner uniquement la partie antérieure du thorax. 3, record 1, French, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
thorax : désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
thorax : désignation française dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - thorax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
thorax : désignation latine tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - thorax
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tórax
1, record 1, Spanish, t%C3%B3rax
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En el cuerpo animal parte que sigue a la cabeza. 2, record 1, Spanish, - t%C3%B3rax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Parte frontal superior del cuerpo, entre el cuello y el abdomen. 3, record 1, Spanish, - t%C3%B3rax
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chest expansion
1, record 2, English, chest%20expansion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- thorax expansion 2, record 2, English, thorax%20expansion
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... chest expansion: Take a tape and encircle chest around the level of nipple. Take measurements at the end of deep inspiration and expiration. Normally, a 2-5" of chest expansion can be observed. Any lung or pleural disease can give rise to a decrease in overall chest expansion. 3, record 2, English, - chest%20expansion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ampliation thoracique
1, record 2, French, ampliation%20thoracique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ampliation 2, record 2, French, ampliation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Augmentation] du périmètre thoracique au cours du cycle ventilatoire. 3, record 2, French, - ampliation%20thoracique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un] symptôme typique [de la spondylarthrite ankylosante] est la douleur thoracique respiro-dépendante [qui] peut simuler une péricardite, un angor ou une embolie pulmonaire [...] Le résultat le plus important de l'examen clinique est la limitation de la mobilité lombaire et thoracique. [...] La mesure de l'ampliation thoracique au niveau du 4e espace intercostal est importante. Une différence entre inspiration et expiration de plus de 2,5 cm est considérée comme normale. 4, record 2, French, - ampliation%20thoracique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'ampliation thoracique correspond à la différence] du périmètre thoracique à la hauteur des mamelons entre une inspiration et une expiration forcées. On [peut] également mesurer l'ampliation thoracique au niveau axillaire et xiphoïdien. 5, record 2, French, - ampliation%20thoracique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Certains auteurs définissent l'ampliation thoracique comme une augmentation du volume plutôt que du périmètre de la cage thoracique au moment de l'inspiration. En pratique, il est plus simple d'évaluer l'augmentation du périmètre thoracique. 6, record 2, French, - ampliation%20thoracique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato respiratorio
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- expansión de la caja torácica
1, record 2, Spanish, expansi%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20caja%20tor%C3%A1cica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-09-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inferior thoracic aperture
1, record 3, English, inferior%20thoracic%20aperture
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- thoracic outlet 1, record 3, English, thoracic%20outlet
correct, see observation
- inferior thoracic opening 2, record 3, English, inferior%20thoracic%20opening
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The irregular opening at the inferior part of the thorax bounded by the twelfth thoracic vertebra, the twelfth ribs, and the curving edge of the costal cartilages as they meet the sternum. 2, record 3, English, - inferior%20thoracic%20aperture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thoracic outlet: The terms "thoracic inlet" and "thoracic outlet" have been used differently by clinicians. Thus, the thoracic outlet syndrome [involves] the thoracic inlet of [the anatomical] terminology. 3, record 3, English, - inferior%20thoracic%20aperture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
inferior thoracic aperture: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 3, English, - inferior%20thoracic%20aperture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A02.3.04.004: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 4, record 3, English, - inferior%20thoracic%20aperture
Record 3, Key term(s)
- inferior aperture of thorax
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ouverture inférieure du thorax
1, record 3, French, ouverture%20inf%C3%A9rieure%20du%20thorax
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- orifice inférieur du thorax 2, record 3, French, orifice%20inf%C3%A9rieur%20du%20thorax
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ouverture inférieure du thorax : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 3, French, - ouverture%20inf%C3%A9rieure%20du%20thorax
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.3.04.004 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 3, French, - ouverture%20inf%C3%A9rieure%20du%20thorax
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- abertura inferior del tórax
1, record 3, Spanish, abertura%20inferior%20del%20t%C3%B3rax
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- abertura torácica inferior 1, record 3, Spanish, abertura%20tor%C3%A1cica%20inferior
correct, feminine noun
- orificio torácico inferior 2, record 3, Spanish, orificio%20tor%C3%A1cico%20inferior
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La abertura inferior del tórax [...] queda definida anteriormente en la línea media por la articulación xifoesternal y hacia los lados por los cartílagos costales de la 7a a la 10a costillas y, posteriormente, por la 12a vértebra torácica en la línea media y hacia los lados por la 11a y 12a costillas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - abertura%20inferior%20del%20t%C3%B3rax
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La abertura torácica inferior está cerrada por el músculo diafragma, dicha estructura está separando pues la cavidad torácica de la cavidad abdominal. 1, record 3, Spanish, - abertura%20inferior%20del%20t%C3%B3rax
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
orificio torácico inferior: expresión derivada de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional. 2, record 3, Spanish, - abertura%20inferior%20del%20t%C3%B3rax
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.3.04.004: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional. 2, record 3, Spanish, - abertura%20inferior%20del%20t%C3%B3rax
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-09-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- superior thoracic aperture
1, record 4, English, superior%20thoracic%20aperture
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- thoracic inlet 1, record 4, English, thoracic%20inlet
correct, see observation
- superior thoracic opening 2, record 4, English, superior%20thoracic%20opening
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The elliptical opening at the superior end of the thorax, bounded by the first thoracic vertebra, the first ribs and cartilage, and the upper margin of the manubrium sterni. 2, record 4, English, - superior%20thoracic%20aperture
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thoracic inlet: The terms "thoracic inlet" and "thoracic outlet" have been used differently by clinicians. Thus, the thoracic outlet syndrome [involves] the thoracic inlet of [the anatomical] terminology. 3, record 4, English, - superior%20thoracic%20aperture
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
superior thoracic aperture: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 4, English, - superior%20thoracic%20aperture
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A02.3.04.003: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 4, record 4, English, - superior%20thoracic%20aperture
Record 4, Key term(s)
- superior aperture of thorax
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ouverture supérieure du thorax
1, record 4, French, ouverture%20sup%C3%A9rieure%20du%20thorax
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- orifice supérieur du thorax 2, record 4, French, orifice%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20du%20thorax
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ouverture supérieure du thorax : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 4, French, - ouverture%20sup%C3%A9rieure%20du%20thorax
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.3.04.003 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 4, French, - ouverture%20sup%C3%A9rieure%20du%20thorax
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- abertura superior del tórax
1, record 4, Spanish, abertura%20superior%20del%20t%C3%B3rax
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- orificio torácico superior 2, record 4, Spanish, orificio%20tor%C3%A1cico%20superior
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La abertura superior del tórax está limitada anteriormente por la escotadura yugular, hacia los lados por la primera costilla derecha e izquierda y sus respectivos cartílagos, y posteriormente por la 1a vértebra torácica. 1, record 4, Spanish, - abertura%20superior%20del%20t%C3%B3rax
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A02.3.04.003: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional. 3, record 4, Spanish, - abertura%20superior%20del%20t%C3%B3rax
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bell-shaped thorax
1, record 5, English, bell%2Dshaped%20thorax
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bell-shaped flaring of the lower ribs, which can be seen in severe osteomalacia of long duration, rickets, and osteogenesis imperfecta. 2, record 5, English, - bell%2Dshaped%20thorax
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- thorax en crinoline
1, record 5, French, thorax%20en%20crinoline
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- thorax en cloche 2, record 5, French, thorax%20en%20cloche
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déformation du thorax, caractérisée par un rétrécissement horizontal sous-mammaire en ceinture, au-dessus duquel le thorax est aplati latéralement et au-dessous duquel il est élargi. On l'observe notamment dans le rachitisme, l'ostéomalacie et l'ostéogénèse imparfaite. 1, record 5, French, - thorax%20en%20crinoline
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-04-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Horse Husbandry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ventral serrated muscle of thorax
1, record 6, English, ventral%20serrated%20muscle%20of%20thorax
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- muscle dentelé ventral du thorax
1, record 6, French, muscle%20dentel%C3%A9%20ventral%20du%20thorax
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-12-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- thorax
1, record 7, English, thorax
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- midsection 1, record 7, English, midsection
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ... thorax is more or less boxlike in form. Two pairs of wings and three pairs of legs are attached to it. 1, record 7, English, - thorax
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- thorax
1, record 7, French, thorax
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- corselet 2, record 7, French, corselet
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur le thorax s'insèrent deux paires d'ailes membraneuses inégales et trois paires de pattes. 3, record 7, French, - thorax
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tórax
1, record 7, Spanish, t%C3%B3rax
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En el cuerpo animal, parte que sigue a la cabeza. 1, record 7, Spanish, - t%C3%B3rax
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-06-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bell-shaped thorax
1, record 8, English, bell%2Dshaped%20thorax
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bell-shaped flaring of the lower ribs, which can be seen in severe osteomalacia of long duration, rickets, and osteogenesis imperfecta. 2, record 8, English, - bell%2Dshaped%20thorax
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- thorax en cloche
1, record 8, French, thorax%20en%20cloche
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déformation du thorax, caractérisée par un rétrécissement horizontal sous-mammaire en ceinture, au-dessus duquel le thorax est aplati latéralement et au-dessous duquel il est élargi. On l'observe notamment dans le rachitisme, l'ostéomalacie et l'ostéogénèse imparfaite. 1, record 8, French, - thorax%20en%20cloche
Record 8, Key term(s)
- thorax en crinoline
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- tórax en campana
1, record 8, Spanish, t%C3%B3rax%20en%20campana
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- tórax raquítico 1, record 8, Spanish, t%C3%B3rax%20raqu%C3%ADtico
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
- Animal Husbandry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dorsal thorax 1, record 9, English, dorsal%20thorax
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
- Élevage des animaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- thorax dorsal
1, record 9, French, thorax%20dorsal
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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