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CAGE THORACIQUE [26 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chest expansion
1, record 1, English, chest%20expansion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thorax expansion 2, record 1, English, thorax%20expansion
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - chest%20expansion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ampliation thoracique
1, record 1, French, ampliation%20thoracique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ampliation 2, record 1, French, ampliation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Augmentation] du périmètre thoracique au cours du cycle ventilatoire. 3, record 1, French, - ampliation%20thoracique
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - ampliation%20thoracique
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - ampliation%20thoracique
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - ampliation%20thoracique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato respiratorio
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- expansión de la caja torácica
1, record 1, Spanish, expansi%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20caja%20tor%C3%A1cica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Dietetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- waist circumference
1, record 2, English, waist%20circumference
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WC 2, record 2, English, WC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- abdominal circumference 3, record 2, English, abdominal%20circumference
see observation, less frequent
- abdomen circumference 4, record 2, English, abdomen%20circumference
see observation, rare
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The minimum [...] circumference [measured] between the xiphoid process and the umbilicus. 5, record 2, English, - waist%20circumference
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Waist circumference is a practical tool for evaluating abdominal fat before and during weight loss treatment. By measuring waist circumference, physicians can assess their patient's risk for diseases associated with excess abdominal fat, such as type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension and CVD [cardiovascular disease]. 6, record 2, English, - waist%20circumference
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some authors prefer to use the term "waist circumference" instead of "abdominal circumference" or "abdomen circumference" because it more accurately indicates the anatomical site of the measurement. 7, record 2, English, - waist%20circumference
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Diététique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tour de taille
1, record 2, French, tour%20de%20taille
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TT 2, record 2, French, TT
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- périmètre abdominal 3, record 2, French, p%C3%A9rim%C3%A8tre%20abdominal
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Périmètre mesuré à mi-chemin entre la limite inférieure de la cage thoracique et la crête de l'os iliaque et utilisé comme indicateur de la masse grasse abdominale. 4, record 2, French, - tour%20de%20taille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mesure du tour de taille permet d’identifier un excès de graisse au niveau du ventre. Lorsque le tour de taille est supérieur à 90 cm chez la femme (en dehors de la grossesse) ou 100 cm chez l’homme, on considère qu’il y [a] obésité abdominale. 5, record 2, French, - tour%20de%20taille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Physiotherapy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- percussor
1, record 3, English, percussor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that delivers low-frequency vibrations. 2, record 3, English, - percussor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is usually applied to the chest wall to mobilize bronchial mucus before or during postural drainage. 2, record 3, English, - percussor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Mechanical percussor. 3, record 3, English, - percussor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Physiothérapie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- percuteur
1, record 3, French, percuteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil électrique portatif qui effectue des percussions sur la cage thoracique [afin] de stimuler le réflexe de la toux et de mobiliser les sécrétions pour en assurer l'expulsion. 2, record 3, French, - percuteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Percuteur mécanique. 3, record 3, French, - percuteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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
- thoracic cage
1, record 4, English, thoracic%20cage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- rib cage 2, record 4, English, rib%20cage
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The thoracic skeleton takes the form of a domed birdcage, the thoracic cage (rib cage), with the horizontal bars formed by ribs and costal cartilages supported by the vertical sternum (breastbone) and thoracic vertebrae ... 2, record 4, English, - thoracic%20cage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thoracic cage: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 4, English, - thoracic%20cage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.3.04.001: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 3, record 4, English, - thoracic%20cage
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
- cage thoracique
1, record 4, French, cage%20thoracique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble ostéocartilagineux[, constitué de la portion dorsale de la colonne vertébrale, des côtes, des cartilages costaux et du sternum], qui délimite et soutient les parois du thorax. 2, record 4, French, - cage%20thoracique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cage thoracique : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 4, French, - cage%20thoracique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A02.3.04.001 : numéro d’identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 4, French, - cage%20thoracique
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
- caja torácica
1, record 4, Spanish, caja%20tor%C3%A1cica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estructura constituida por las costillas, el esternón y la columna torácica, con los músculos que rellenan los espacios óseos, que está separada de la cavidad abdominal por el diafragma y sirve de protección al corazón, los pulmones y los grandes vasos. 2, record 4, Spanish, - caja%20tor%C3%A1cica
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A02.3.04.001: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional. 3, record 4, Spanish, - caja%20tor%C3%A1cica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- three loop waist tie-in
1, record 5, English, three%20loop%20waist%20tie%2Din
proposal
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- 3 loop waist tie-in 1, record 5, English, 3%20loop%20waist%20tie%2Din
proposal
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Use the bowline on a coil to tie yourself into the end of the rope ... wrap the rope around your waist with a minimum of three wraps, working upwards ... form a loop ... turn the loop over the coil around your waist ... weave the tail through the loop ... tighten the loop ... 2, record 5, English, - three%20loop%20waist%20tie%2Din
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- encordement à trois brins
1, record 5, French, encordement%20%C3%A0%20trois%20brins
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- encordement à 3 brins 1, record 5, French, encordement%20%C3%A0%203%20brins
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Encordement à trois brins. S’ exécute à la taille ou mieux, au-dessus de la ceinture. On bloque la corde par une boucle et l'on termine par un nœud de chaise simple. L'effet d’une chute est mieux absorbé, l'encordement remonte un peu le long de la cage thoracique et s’y maintient. 1, record 5, French, - encordement%20%C3%A0%20trois%20brins
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-07-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sternotomy
1, record 6, English, sternotomy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sternotomy: This approach is similar to a thoracotomy in that the chest is opened. The difference is that the incision is made over the breastbone (the sternum) ... 1, record 6, English, - sternotomy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sternotomie
1, record 6, French, sternotomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sternotomie – Cette approche ressemble à la thoracotomie en ce sens que la cage thoracique est ouverte. La différence est que l'incision est pratiquée sur le sternum [...] 1, record 6, French, - sternotomie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-12-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- inspiratory dyspnea
1, record 7, English, inspiratory%20dyspnea
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dyspnea occurring primarily when there is obstruction, such as tumor, foreign body, severe laryngitis, or extrinsic compression of the trachea or larger bronchi, resulting in an impediment to the free flow of air during inspiration. Often this is accompanied by retraction of the interspaces during inspiration. Inspiratory obstruction, especially when located in the trachea or larynx, may be accompanied by low-pitched or crowing sounds, termed stridor. 2, record 7, English, - inspiratory%20dyspnea
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dyspnée inspiratoire
1, record 7, French, dyspn%C3%A9e%20inspiratoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inspiration difficile, lente, prolongée et bruyante, obligeant le malade à mettre en jeu ses muscles inspiratoires accessoires. L'effort inspiratoire crée une dépression thoracique qui s’accompagne du retrait des parties dépressives de la cage thoracique(phénomène de tirage). 2, record 7, French, - dyspn%C3%A9e%20inspiratoire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dyspnée inspiratoire est d’origine laryngée ou trachéale. 2, record 7, French, - dyspn%C3%A9e%20inspiratoire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-07-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- inverted yoga pose
1, record 8, English, inverted%20yoga%20pose
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- inverted pose 2, record 8, English, inverted%20pose
correct
- inverted yoga posture 3, record 8, English, inverted%20yoga%20posture
correct
- yoga inversion 3, record 8, English, yoga%20inversion
correct
- inversion 4, record 8, English, inversion
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some of the most common inverted yoga poses are the downward facing dog pose, standing forward fold pose, prasarita padottanasana, dolphin pose, shoulder stand pose, headstand pose and legs up the wall pose. All these yoga poses are known as inverted poses because while practicing these positions the head is lower than the heart, that is, the opposite of our usual upright position. 2, record 8, English, - inverted%20yoga%20pose
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- posture inversée
1, record 8, French, posture%20invers%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- posture d’inversion 2, record 8, French, posture%20d%26rsquo%3Binversion
correct, feminine noun
- position inversée 3, record 8, French, position%20invers%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- inversion 4, record 8, French, inversion
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les inversions. Ces postures servent à stimuler le système endocrinien. En plus, elles renforcent et assouplissent les muscles, les ligaments et les tissus conjonctifs de la colonne vertébrale et de la cage thoracique. Elles améliorent la digestion, la respiration et la circulation sanguine. 5, record 8, French, - posture%20invers%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Posture inversée. Cette posture défie la gravité et développe la coordination, l’endurance et la force, améliore la grâce, l’agilité et l’équilibre. Elle améliore également la concentration et le recentrage. Le calme est nécessaire pour être capable de faire les postures inversées car elles nécessitent beaucoup de concentration. 6, record 8, French, - posture%20invers%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-04-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Wrestling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- breakdown
1, record 9, English, breakdown
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any amateur wrestling manoeuvre by which a contestant in advantage position forces his opponent to the mat from a position on his hands and knees or from a bridge position. 2, record 9, English, - breakdown
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The act or instance of breaking an opponent down. 1, record 9, English, - breakdown
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Break down (verb): To force an opponent who is on the mat to his stomach or side by knocking or pulling his arm or leg support from under him. 1, record 9, English, - breakdown
Record 9, Key term(s)
- break down
- break-down
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Lutte
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- écrasement
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9crasement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action d’amener l’adversaire à plat sur le tapis. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9crasement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut supposer le terme correct puisque «écraser le pont» signifie «peser sur la cage thoracique et le ventre de l'adversaire de façon à lui faire toucher les épaules». 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9crasement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-02-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- asphyxia
1, record 10, English, asphyxia
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen. 2, record 10, English, - asphyxia
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare "suffocation" and "choking". 3, record 10, English, - asphyxia
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- asphyxie
1, record 10, French, asphyxie
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des troubles dus à l’arrêt de la respiration et qui produisent un manque d’oxygène dans l’organisme. 2, record 10, French, - asphyxie
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme d’«asphyxie» était employé communément pour désigner l'état d’une personne dont la ventilation est arrêtée. Actuellement, il englobe toutes les détresses respiratoires, c.-à-d. tous les états d’un sujet chez lequel l'oxygène n’ arrive pas en quantité normale au niveau des tissus. Il peut s’agir :-d’un arrêt ventilatoire ou circulatoire;-d’une atteinte de l'appareil ventilatoire, soit par une obstruction des voies aériennes supérieures(langue, oedème laryngé, corps étranger, sang, vomissements, mucosités, etc.) ou inférieures(noyade, pneumonie, insuffisance respiratoire chronique), soit par des lésions de la cage thoracique [...];-d’une atteinte de l'appareil circulatoire par un état de choc [...]; d’une atteinte neurologique [...];-d’une respiration en atmosphère confinée ou de l'inhalation d’un gaz toxique. 3, record 10, French, - asphyxie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- asfixia
1, record 10, Spanish, asfixia
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perturbación en la respiración que puede causar la muerte de un ser vivo. 2, record 10, Spanish, - asfixia
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- open pneumothorax
1, record 11, English, open%20pneumothorax
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pneumothorax wherein the pleural space is open the exterior through a hole in the chest wall. 2, record 11, English, - open%20pneumothorax
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- pneumothorax ouvert
1, record 11, French, pneumothorax%20ouvert
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pneumothorax où la cavité pleurale communique avec l'air extérieur par une ouverture faite dans la paroi de la cage thoracique. 2, record 11, French, - pneumothorax%20ouvert
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-10-31
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- The Lungs
- The Heart
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- pulmonary ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy
1, record 12, English, pulmonary%20ventilation%2Dperfusion%20scintigraphy
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pulmonary ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy with radioactive agents has been widely used as a simple and noninvasive technique to assess pulmonary ventilation and perfusion in various heart and pulmonary diseases. 1, record 12, English, - pulmonary%20ventilation%2Dperfusion%20scintigraphy
Record 12, Key term(s)
- pulmonary ventilation perfusion scintigraphy
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Poumons
- Cœur
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- scintigraphie ventilation-perfusion pulmonaire
1, record 12, French, scintigraphie%20ventilation%2Dperfusion%20pulmonaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ainsi les scintigraphies couplées, ventilation-perfusion pulmonaires donnent chez le malade une évaluation très rapide de l'étendue et de la gravité des lésions purement vasculaires(embolies). Elles permettent d’évaluer également la localisation et l'intensité de certaines lésions ventilatoires(bulles d’emphysème), d’apprécier le retentissement anatomo-physiologique des atteintes mécaniques respiratoires(déformation de la cage thoracique). Enfin, elles donnent des arguments fondamentaux dans le bilan d’opérabilité des cancers pulmonaires. 2, record 12, French, - scintigraphie%20ventilation%2Dperfusion%20pulmonaire
Record 12, Key term(s)
- scintigraphie ventilation perfusion pulmonaire
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2010-10-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Bones and Joints
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- axial involvement
1, record 13, English, axial%20involvement
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Therefore, it can be argued that the most appropriate way to describe a patient is not to refer to the subgroup (e.g. ankylosing spondylitis), but to the clinical presentation (e.g. axial involvement of spondylarthropathy). Apart from axial involvement, there may be other clinical signs: peripheral articular involvement, enthesiopathy, extra-articular features such as anterior uveitis. 1, record 13, English, - axial%20involvement
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Os et articulations
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- atteinte axiale
1, record 13, French, atteinte%20axiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La spondylarthrite ankylosante(ou pelvispondylite rhumatismale) est un rhumatisme inflammatoire touchant la colonne vertébrale(ou atteinte axiale) et parfois les articulations périphériques(arthrites) ainsi que l'insertion des tendons(ou enthèses). […] Il existe trois signes rhumatologiques majeurs : l'atteinte axiale, l'atteinte des articulations périphériques et l'atteinte de l'insertion des tendons. L'atteinte axiale désigne l'inflammation des ligaments de la colonne vertébrale, des articulations sacro-iliaques(articulations situées dans les fesses entre l'os iliaque et le sacrum) et de la partie antérieure de la cage thoracique(articulations sterno-costales). 1, record 13, French, - atteinte%20axiale
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2010-09-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- transthoracic projection
1, record 14, English, transthoracic%20projection
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- transthoracic view 2, record 14, English, transthoracic%20view
correct
- transthoracic lateral projection 3, record 14, English, transthoracic%20lateral%20projection
correct
- transthoracic lateral view 4, record 14, English, transthoracic%20lateral%20view
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A position giving a radiographic lateral projection of the upper half of the humerus through the thorax. The lateral aspect of the involved arm and shoulder is placed against the cassette, and the beam passes laterally through the chest from the opposite side while the uninvolved arm is raised overhead. This projection can be carried out with the patient in either the supine or the erect position. 5, record 14, English, - transthoracic%20projection
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Because superimposed chest structures render interpretation difficult, a scapular Y view is preferred. 5, record 14, English, - transthoracic%20projection
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- profil transthoracique
1, record 14, French, profil%20transthoracique
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- incidence transthoracique 2, record 14, French, incidence%20transthoracique
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incidence permettant de visualiser l'extrémité supérieure de l'humérus. L'épaule à radiographier est placée contre la table, le membre supérieur opposé relevé et l'avant-bras posé sur la tête. Le rayon horizontal traverse la cage thoracique et est centré sur l'extrémité supérieure de l'humérus à radiographier. 3, record 14, French, - profil%20transthoracique
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étant donné la superposition des structures anatomiques du thorax, le profil transthoracique devrait être remplacé par le profil de l’omoplate. 3, record 14, French, - profil%20transthoracique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2008-12-09
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Standardization
- Food Industries
- Foreign Trade
- Pig Raising
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- loin
1, record 15, English, loin
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cut from a point on the rib perpendicularly down from the ventral side of the thoracic vertebrae, where shoulder was removed, to a point about 25 mm from the tenderloin at the ham end. Cut from belly to leave a 12 cm maximum rib measured from backbone. 1, record 15, English, - loin
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Canadian Pork Buyer's Manual. The pork cuts illustrated and described in this manual represent the industry's basic standard for the primal cuts in the Canadian pork industry. 2, record 15, English, - loin
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Normalisation industrielle
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Commerce extérieur
- Élevage des porcs
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- longe
1, record 15, French, longe
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prélevée en tranchant à angle droite de l'échine, du côté interne de la cage thoracique, à partir du point d’où on a prélevé l'épaule jusqu'à environ 25 mm de l'extrémité du filet près de la cuisse. La coupe du flanc doit laisser un maximum de 12 cm de côte à partir de l'échine. 1, record 15, French, - longe
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Manuel de l’acheteur de porc canadien. Les coupes illustrées et décrites dans ce manuel constituent les normes de base de l’industrie canadienne du porc. 2, record 15, French, - longe
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Normalización industrial
- Industria alimentaria
- Comercio exterior
- Cría de ganado porcino
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- lomo
1, record 15, Spanish, lomo
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
- chuleta 1, record 15, Spanish, chuleta
correct, feminine noun
- entrecot 1, record 15, Spanish, entrecot
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cortar desde un punto de la costilla perpendicularmente hacia abajo del lado ventral de la vértebra torácica de donde se extrajo la paleta, hasta un punto a unos 25 mm del filete en el extremo de jamón. Cortar desde el pecho para dejar una costilla de 12 cm como máximo medida desde el espinazo. 1, record 15, Spanish, - lomo
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fuente: Manual del Comprador de Carne de Cerdo Canadiense. Los cortes de carne de cerdo ilustrados y descritos en dicho manual representan las normas básicas de la industria porcina canadiense. 2, record 15, Spanish, - lomo
Record 16 - internal organization data 2008-02-26
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Prostheses
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- high profile
1, record 16, English, high%20profile
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- high projection 2, record 16, English, high%20projection
correct
- full profile 3, record 16, English, full%20profile
correct
- full projection 4, record 16, English, full%20projection
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mentor offers breast implants in a variety of sizes and shapes to accommodate various body types. Our range of MemoryGel breast implants and round saline breast implants include High Profile, Moderate Plus Profile, and Moderate Profile - each offering a different level of projection (profile) for an individual woman's preference and body type. 5, record 16, English, - high%20profile
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Prothèses
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- projection forte
1, record 16, French, projection%20forte
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les implants mammaires de Mentor ont trois degrés de projection : moyenne, moyennement forte et forte. Les implants à projection forte constituent d’excellents choix pour les femmes ayant une cage thoracique étroite et souhaitant obtenir une poitrine très haute. 1, record 16, French, - projection%20forte
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prótesis
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- perfil alto
1, record 16, Spanish, perfil%20alto
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Con las prótesis redondas, el cirujano tiene dos opciones de escoger en el mismo tamaño: perfil alto o perfil bajo. El primero tiene un diámetro de la base menor y proyectará la mama hacia delante; las de perfil bajo tienen una base mayor de manera que la mama se verá mas ancha. 1, record 16, Spanish, - perfil%20alto
Record 17 - internal organization data 2005-09-28
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- flat-sided
1, record 17, English, flat%2Dsided
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Flat ribcage that is not rounded or well sprung, this conformation fault tends to restrict the lungs expansion. 1, record 17, English, - flat%2Dsided
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- plat dans ses arceaux
1, record 17, French, plat%20dans%20ses%20arceaux
correct, adjective phrase
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cheval dont la cage thoracique manque de rondeur et offre peu de logement pour les organes qu'elle contient. 1, record 17, French, - plat%20dans%20ses%20arceaux
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2005-09-01
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Cardiovascular System
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- deceleration aortic injury 1, record 18, English, deceleration%20aortic%20injury
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A possible laceration of the aorta caused by a victim being hurled into an immovable object such as a dashboard. 1, record 18, English, - deceleration%20aortic%20injury
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Système cardio-vasculaire
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- traumatisme aortique dû à une décélération
1, record 18, French, traumatisme%20aortique%20d%C3%BB%20%C3%A0%20une%20d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration
proposal, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les traumatismes cardio-aortiques fermés sont de connaissance ancienne [...] En 1919, Jaffet et Sternberg ont fait la relation entre rupture traumatique de l’aorte (RTA) et traumatisme thoracique fermé survenant au cours de violentes décélérations. 2, record 18, French, - traumatisme%20aortique%20d%C3%BB%20%C3%A0%20une%20d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'aorte est blessée indirectement par écrasement antéro-postérieur de la cage thoracique entre le siège et le volant, et surtout lors des grandes décélérations, dont l'intensité peut être déduite de la vitesse de la voiture au moment de l'accident. 2, record 18, French, - traumatisme%20aortique%20d%C3%BB%20%C3%A0%20une%20d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2005-02-02
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Horse Husbandry
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- chest
1, record 19, English, chest
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The words chest and thorax are often used as synonyms. Specifically, the thorax includes the withers and the upper back. The chest usually designates only the ventral border (around the sternum) and part of the sides of the thorax. 1, record 19, English, - chest
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- poitrine
1, record 19, French, poitrine
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise souvent indistinctement les désignations poitrine et thorax. Le thorax a pour base osseuse la cage thoracique, laquelle est formée des vertèbres thoraciques, des côtes et, ventralement, du sternum. Le thorax inclut donc le garrot et la partie supérieure du dos. Le mot poitrine désigne plutôt le bord ventral et une partie des côtés du thorax. 1, record 19, French, - poitrine
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Anatomía animal
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- pecho
1, record 19, Spanish, pecho
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2003-04-22
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
- Respiratory System
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- chest wall
1, record 20, English, chest%20wall
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- paroi de la cage thoracique
1, record 20, French, paroi%20de%20la%20cage%20thoracique
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- pared torácica
1, record 20, Spanish, pared%20tor%C3%A1cica
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2003-04-22
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- chest symmetry
1, record 21, English, chest%20symmetry
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- symétrie de la cage thoracique
1, record 21, French, sym%C3%A9trie%20de%20la%20cage%20thoracique
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- simetría torácica
1, record 21, Spanish, simetr%C3%ADa%20tor%C3%A1cica
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2001-10-12
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- Centesis and Samplings
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- body compartment
1, record 22, English, body%20compartment
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Only body compartments (skull, chest, abdomen, limbs, etc.) which correspond to the questions being addressed should be opened, and respective organs and tissue removed and dissected. (Performing an Autopsy) 1, record 22, English, - body%20compartment
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Ponctions et prélèvements
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- partie du corps
1, record 22, French, partie%20du%20corps
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N'ouvrir que les parties du corps(crâne, cage thoracique, abdomen, membres, etc.) visées par les questions dont la réponse est recherchée [...](Conduite d’une autopsie) 1, record 22, French, - partie%20du%20corps
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
- Centesis y muestras
Record 22, Main entry term, Spanish
- compartimiento corporal
1, record 22, Spanish, compartimiento%20corporal
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 22, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2001-02-19
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Weightlifting
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- Pec Deck
1, record 23, English, Pec%20Deck
correct, trademark
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Develops the pectoralis major and minor (chest), as well as the anterior and medial deltoid (shoulder). 2, record 23, English, - Pec%20Deck
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Haltérophilie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- accessoire pour pectoraux Pec Deck
1, record 23, French, accessoire%20pour%20pectoraux%20Pec%20Deck
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- Pec Deck 2, record 23, French, Pec%20Deck
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Développe les muscles des épaules, des bras et de la cage thoracique. 1, record 23, French, - accessoire%20pour%20pectoraux%20Pec%20Deck
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1996-08-06
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Singing
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- breath support 1, record 24, English, breath%20support
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Efficient and appropriate use of the breath stream for phonation. 1, record 24, English, - breath%20support
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Chant
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- appui du souffle
1, record 24, French, appui%20du%20souffle
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
REGISTRE DU MEDIUM EN INTENSITÉ FORTE-[...] APPUI DU SOUFFLE-Sensation d’appui très nette au niveau du creux épigastrique(juste sous l'os du sternum) tandis que la cage thoracique reste dilatée aussi longtemps que possible et que l'abdomen se rétracte lentement en arrière par le travail musculaire ferme des muscles expirateurs(après que l'inspiration ait été costo-abdominale). 1, record 24, French, - appui%20du%20souffle
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1995-09-21
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Dance
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- alignment 1, record 25, English, alignment
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The accepted standard for proper postural balance, and refers to the equalization of structural and muscular forces to maintain body balance. 1, record 25, English, - alignment
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Danse
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- alignement
1, record 25, French, alignement
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] on se représente le tronc comme une série de trois ballons que sont la tête, la cage thoracique et le bassin, [...]. La ligne de gravité du corps passe ainsi par l'apex des courbures cervicales et lombaires et place chaque «ballon» en relatif-par rapport à la verticale. 1, record 25, French, - alignement
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1983-08-17
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Bones and Joints
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- rib
1, record 26, English, rib
correct, noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A] rib is an intersegmental splint of cartilage or replacement bone which articulates with the vertebra. Originally [ribs] extended the entire length of the spine to increase the direct contact of axial muscles with the skeleton. As they lengthened they came to protect underlying viscera while retaining requisite flexibility and minimum weight. Only in amniotes are they specialized to contribute to the breathing mechanism. 1, record 26, English, - rib
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Os et articulations
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- côte
1, record 26, French, c%C3%B4te
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La côte est une baguette endosquelettique métamérisée située dans les cloisons conjonctives intersegmentaires, ou myoseptes de la musculature pariétale. Comme la vertèbre elle provient du mésenchyme sclérotomien. Son extrémité dorsale ou tête, simple ou bifurquée, est articulée(ou soudée) à la vertèbre(chaque vertèbre porte en principe une paire de côtes). Son extrémité ventrale est libre(Anamniotes) ou soudée au sternum(cage thoracique des Amniotes). Elle est absente chez les Agnathes. 1, record 26, French, - c%C3%B4te
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
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