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ACROMION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acromion
1, record 1, English, acromion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acromial bone 2, record 1, English, acromial%20bone
correct
- acromial process 1, record 1, English, acromial%20process
correct
- acromion scapulae 1, record 1, English, acromion%20scapulae
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lateral extension of the spine of the scapula, projecting over the shoulder joint and forming the highest point of the shoulder ... 1, record 1, English, - acromion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acromion
1, record 1, French, acromion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extrémité de l'épine de l'omoplate par laquelle cette dernière s'articule avec la clavicule. 1, record 1, French, - acromion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- acromion
1, record 1, Spanish, acromion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Anthropology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- standing acromion height
1, record 2, English, standing%20acromion%20height
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- acromion height 2, record 2, English, acromion%20height
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the vertical distance from the acromion to the floor using an anthropometer. 1, record 2, English, - standing%20acromion%20height
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Anthropologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hauteur acromion/sol
1, record 2, French, hauteur%20acromion%2Fsol
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- hauteur acromiale 2, record 2, French, hauteur%20acromiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- hauteur acromion-sol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1977-12-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
- Mammals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- acromion process
1, record 3, English, acromion%20process
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A continuation of the spine of the scapula forming a projection for articulation with the clavicle in many mammals and birds. 1, record 3, English, - acromion%20process
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
- Mammifères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acromion
1, record 3, French, acromion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un changement se produit [...] chez les mammifères, dans l'aspect de la scapula. [...]. La silhouette de l'os se transforme par suite de l'apparition, sur sa face dorsale, d'une crête dite épine scapulaire [...]. L'extrémité de l'épine fait fortement saillie et porte le nom d'acromion [...] 1, record 3, French, - acromion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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