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BICIPITAL [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bicipital skinfold
1, record 1, English, bicipital%20skinfold
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BS 2, record 1, English, BS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bicipital fatfold 3, record 1, English, bicipital%20fatfold
correct
- biceps skinfold 4, record 1, English, biceps%20skinfold
- biceps fatfold 6, record 1, English, biceps%20fatfold
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Skinfolds are measured [at four] sites ... Bicipital skinfold: Above the biceps on a relaxed arm, in the mid-point of the arm axis between the acromial process of the scapular and the olecranon. 7, record 1, English, - bicipital%20skinfold
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bicipital skin fold
- bicipital fat fold
- biceps skin fold
- biceps fat fold
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pli cutané bicipital
1, record 1, French, pli%20cutan%C3%A9%20bicipital
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PCB 2, record 1, French, PCB
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-09-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- skinfold
1, record 2, English, skinfold
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fatfold 2, record 2, English, fatfold
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fold of skin formed by pinching or compressing the skin and subcutaneous layers especially in order to estimate the amount of body fat. 3, record 2, English, - skinfold
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Several skinfolds are usually measured, including: biceps; triceps; subscapular (under the shoulder blade); suprailiac (above the hip bone) ... 4, record 2, English, - skinfold
Record 2, Key term(s)
- skin fold
- fat fold
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pli cutané
1, record 2, French, pli%20cutan%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les plis cutanés sont le plus souvent mesurés à quatre sites différents : plis tricipital, bicipital, sous-scapulaire et supra-iliaque. 2, record 2, French, - pli%20cutan%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-07-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bicipital
1, record 3, English, bicipital
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relating to a biceps muscle. 2, record 3, English, - bicipital
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bicipital
1, record 3, French, bicipital
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui se rapporte à un muscle biceps. 2, record 3, French, - bicipital
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bicipital crest 1, record 4, English, bicipital%20crest
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bicipital: Of or relating to a biceps muscle. 2, record 4, English, - bicipital%20crest
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Crest: A bony ridge. 2, record 4, English, - bicipital%20crest
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- crête bicipitale 1, record 4, French, cr%C3%AAte%20bicipitale
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Biceps reflex : réflexe bicipital. 2, record 4, French, - cr%C3%AAte%20bicipitale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-12-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bicipital tendon
1, record 5, English, bicipital%20tendon
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tendon of the biceps muscle. 2, record 5, English, - bicipital%20tendon
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tendon bicipital
1, record 5, French, tendon%20bicipital
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tendon du biceps. 2, record 5, French, - tendon%20bicipital
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est par le biais des tendons que les muscles, lorsqu'ils se contractent, permettent la mobilisation des articulations. Par exemple, c'est le tendon bicipital qui s’attache à la partie supérieure de l'avant-bras qui va permettre la flexion du coude lorsque vous contractez votre biceps. 3, record 5, French, - tendon%20bicipital
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-03-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- biceps reflex
1, record 6, English, biceps%20reflex
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- biceps jerk 2, record 6, English, biceps%20jerk
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contraction of the biceps brachii with further flexion of the partially bent elbow when the tendon in the antecubital fossa is tapped. Cord segments involved: C5 and C6. 3, record 6, English, - biceps%20reflex
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "biceps reflex" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 6, English, - biceps%20reflex
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réflexe bicipital
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20bicipital
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réflexe ostéotendineux mettant en jeu les fibres sensitives et motrices de C5 et C6. La percussion du tendon du biceps brachial au niveau du pli du coude entraîne la flexion de l’avant-bras sur le bras. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20bicipital
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflejo bicipital
1, record 6, Spanish, reflejo%20bicipital
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-06-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- abnormal development of the bicipital groove
1, record 7, English, abnormal%20development%20of%20the%20bicipital%20groove
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Abnormal development of the bicipital groove may lead to subluxation or dislocation of the tendon and, in older people, to attrition and rupture of the tendon. 2, record 7, English, - abnormal%20development%20of%20the%20bicipital%20groove
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dysplasie de la gouttière bicipitale
1, record 7, French, dysplasie%20de%20la%20goutti%C3%A8re%20bicipitale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Anomalies de forme et de profondeur de la coulisse bicipitale pouvant prédisposer à la luxation du tendon bicipital. 2, record 7, French, - dysplasie%20de%20la%20goutti%C3%A8re%20bicipitale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- displasia de la corredera bicipital
1, record 7, Spanish, displasia%20de%20la%20corredera%20bicipital
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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