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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
Universal entry(ies)
pelvis
Latin
A01.1.00.017
classification system code, see observation
OBS

pelvis: This term refers both to the anatomical region and to the bony structure situated within.

OBS

pelvis: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.017: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
pelvis
Latin
A01.1.00.017
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Partie inférieure du tronc située au-dessous de l’abdomen.

OBS

pelvis; bassin : Ces termes désignent à la fois la région anatomique et la structure osseuse située dans cette région.

OBS

pelvis : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.017 : numéro d’identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Animal Biology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
pelvis
Latin
A02.5.02.001
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The bony structure composed of the two hip bones joined by the pubic symphysis, the sacrum and the coccyx.

OBS

pelvis: This term refers both to the bony structure and to the anatomical region where it is situated.

OBS

pelvic girdle: This term is sometimes used erroneously to refer to the pelvis, but it refers only to the two coxal bones.

OBS

pelvis: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.5.02.001: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Biologie animale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
pelvis
Latin
A02.5.02.001
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Structure osseuse composée du sacrum, du coccyx et des deux os coxaux reliés par la symphyse pubienne.

OBS

pelvis; bassin : Ces termes désignent à la fois la structure osseuse et la région anatomique où cette structure osseuse se trouve.

OBS

ceinture pelvienne : Ce terme est parfois utilisé de manière abusive pour désigner le pelvis, alors qu'il désigne uniquement les deux os coxaux.

OBS

pelvis : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.5.02.001 : numéro d’identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Biología animal
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
pelvis
Latin
A02.5.02.001
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Estructura con forma de bacinilla que soporta la columna vertebral y que contiene el sacro, el coxis y los huesos de la cadera (ilio, pubis e isquio).

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