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BASION [2 records]

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Record 1 2024-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
basion
Latin
A02.1.04.003
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum.

OBS

basion: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.003: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
basion
Latin
A02.1.04.003
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Point médian sur le bord antérieur du foramen magnum.

OBS

basion : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.003 : numéro d’identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
basion
Latin
A02.1.04.003
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Borde anterior del agujero occipital sobre la línea media.

OBS

basión: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.04.003: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 2 2011-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiography (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A line used in the diagnosis of basilar impression. It extends from the ventral border of the foramen magnum (the basion) to the dorsal border (the opisthion).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Ligne réunissant le basion au bord postérieur du trou occipital et traversant le sommet de l'odontoïde en cas d’invagination basilaire.

Spanish

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