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CIATICA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-09-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- posterior inferior iliac spine
1, record 1, English, posterior%20inferior%20iliac%20spine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PIIS 2, record 1, English, PIIS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The inferior end of [the] iliac ridge ends as the posterior inferior iliac spine (PIIS). 2, record 1, English, - posterior%20inferior%20iliac%20spine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
posterior inferior iliac spine: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - posterior%20inferior%20iliac%20spine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.5.01.114: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 1, English, - posterior%20inferior%20iliac%20spine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épine iliaque postéro-inférieure
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pine%20iliaque%20post%C3%A9ro%2Dinf%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EIPI 2, record 1, French, EIPI
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- épine iliaque postérieure et inférieure 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9pine%20iliaque%20post%C3%A9rieure%20et%20inf%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proéminence à l'extrémité supérieure de la grande échancrure sciatique. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pine%20iliaque%20post%C3%A9ro%2Dinf%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épine iliaque postéro-inférieure; épine iliaque postérieure et inférieure : termes dérivés de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pine%20iliaque%20post%C3%A9ro%2Dinf%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.5.01.114 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pine%20iliaque%20post%C3%A9ro%2Dinf%C3%A9rieure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- espina ilíaca posterior inferior
1, record 1, Spanish, espina%20il%C3%ADaca%20posterior%20inferior
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- EIPI 2, record 1, Spanish, EIPI
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los trabajos con individuos infantiles se califica como el borde posterior de la ECM [escotadura ciática mayor] [...] o el "punto donde la forma de la escotadura se distingue de la curvatura de la cresta". 2, record 1, Spanish, - espina%20il%C3%ADaca%20posterior%20inferior
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A02.5.01.114: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional. 3, record 1, Spanish, - espina%20il%C3%ADaca%20posterior%20inferior
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Fajersztajn test
1, record 2, English, Fajersztajn%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A variation of the straight leg raising test. When the extended leg is raised to a point just short of producing pain, dorsiflexion of the foot will bring out the sciatic pain. 2, record 2, English, - Fajersztajn%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre de Fajersztajn
1, record 2, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20Fajersztajn
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque l'EJT [l'élévation de la jambe tendue] reste en deçà du seuil de la douleur et qu'on lui associe une dorsiflexion forcée du pied, cette manœuvre réveille souvent une douleur dans le territoire du sciatique (alors que l'EJT était douteuse). 2, record 2, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20Fajersztajn
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- signo de Fajersztajn
1, record 2, Spanish, signo%20de%20Fajersztajn
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- prueba de Fajersztajn 2, record 2, Spanish, prueba%20de%20Fajersztajn
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Signo de Fajersztajn. En la ciática es posible la flexión de la cadera si la pierna está flexionada, pero no si esta se mantiene rígida; la flexión del músculo sano con la pierna extendida produce dolor en el lado afecto. 1, record 2, Spanish, - signo%20de%20Fajersztajn
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sciatica
1, record 3, English, sciatica
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sciatic neuralgia 2, record 3, English, sciatic%20neuralgia
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pain from the sciatic nerve. 3, record 3, English, - sciatica
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sciatica is described as burning or aching. Its distribution is typical; beginning in the buttocks it radiates downward in the posterior thigh and the posterolateral aspect of the calf; sometimes it extends around the lateral malleolus of the ankle and the outer aspect of the foot. The pain is intensified by coughing, sneezing, laughing, or the straining of defecation. 3, record 3, English, - sciatica
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sciatic nerve (L4, L5 and S1, S2, S3) : Can be injured with incorrect lithotomy positioning with knee extension and external hip rotation. There will be pain in the gluteal region radiating to the foot, inability of flexion of the leg. 4, record 3, English, - sciatica
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sciatique
1, record 3, French, sciatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- névralgie sciatique 2, record 3, French, n%C3%A9vralgie%20sciatique
correct, feminine noun
- sciatalgie 3, record 3, French, sciatalgie
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur ressentie dans le territoire du nerf sciatique. 4, record 3, French, - sciatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La sciatique ou sciatalgie part de la région lombo-sacrée, puis parcourt la fesse et le membre inférieur, le plus souvent jusqu'au pied. Son intensité est variable; habituellement, très vive, elle est exacerbée par la marche et surtout par la toux et l'éternuement. 5, record 3, French, - sciatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «sciatalgie» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 5, record 3, French, - sciatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Nerf Sciatique :] Nerf mixte constituant la branche terminale du plexus sacré, il est constitué de fibres venant de L4 L5 S1 S2 S3. C'est le nerf le plus volumineux et le plus long de l'organisme. 6, record 3, French, - sciatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Músculos y tendones
- Sistema nervioso
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciática
1, record 3, Spanish, ci%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- neuralgia ciática 1, record 3, Spanish, neuralgia%20ci%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sciatic 1, record 4, English, sciatic
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sciatique
1, record 4, French, sciatique
adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Músculos y tendones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciático
1, record 4, Spanish, ci%C3%A1tico
adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- ciática 1, record 4, Spanish, ci%C3%A1tica
adjective
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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