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Record 1 2024-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • The Pancreas
Universal entry(ies)
caput pancreatis
Latin
A05.9.01.002
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The head of the pancreas is the expanded part of the gland that is embraced by the C-shaped curve of the duodenum to the right of the superior mesenteric vessels. It firmly attaches to the medial aspect of the descending and horizontal parts of the duodenum.

OBS

head of pancreas: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A05.9.01.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Pancréas
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
caput pancreatis
Latin
A05.9.01.002
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La tête du pancréas, portion élargie de la glande, est entourée par le cadre duodénal, à droite des vaisseaux mésentériques supérieurs. Elle adhère fermement à la face médiale des parties descendante et horizontale du duodénum.

OBS

tête du pancréas : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A05.9.01.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Páncreas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
caput pancreatis
Latin
A05.9.01.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Porción más gruesa y ancha del páncreas, situada a la derecha de la línea media, por delante y a la derecha de la columna vertebral.

OBS

cabeza del páncreas: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A05.9.01.002: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 2 2024-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
Universal entry(ies)
caput
Latin
A01.1.00.001
classification system code, see observation
DEF

That part of the body above the neck, including the cranium and the face.

OBS

head: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.001: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

OBS

head: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
caput
Latin
A01.1.00.001
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Partie du corps au-dessus du cou, comprenant le crâne et la face.

OBS

tête : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.001 : numéro d’identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
Entrada(s) universal(es)
caput
Latin
A01.1.00.001
classification system code, see observation
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Record 3 2023-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • The Genitals
Universal entry(ies)
caput epididymidis
Latin
A09.3.02.002
classification system code, see observation
OBS

head of epididymidis: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A09.3.02.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
caput epididymidis
Latin
A09.3.02.002
classification system code, see observation
OBS

tête de l'épididyme : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A09.3.02.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Órganos genitales
Entrada(s) universal(es)
caput epididymidis
Latin
A09.3.02.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Parte ensanchada del epidídimo que se apoya en el polo superior de los testículos, con los cuales se conecta a través de los conductos eferentes.

OBS

cabeza del epidídimo: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A09.3.02.002: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 4 2022-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies)
caput musculi
Latin
DEF

The end of a muscle at the site of its attachment to a bone or other fixed structure ...

OBS

head of muscle; caput musculi: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
caput musculi
Latin
OBS

chef du muscle : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

caput musculi : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 5 2020-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
caput fibulae
Latin
A02.5.07.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The proximal extremity of the fibula.

OBS

head of fibula; fibular head: designations derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.5.07.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
caput fibulae
Latin
A02.5.07.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Extrémité proximale de la fibula.

OBS

tête de la fibula; tête fibulaire : désignations dérivées de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.5.07.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
caput fibulae
Latin
A02.5.07.002
classification system code, see observation
CONT

En la parte posterolateral del macizo tibial está la cara fibular superior, donde se articula la cabeza de la fíbula (peroné).

OBS

cabeza [de la fíbula]: expresión derivada de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

OBS

A02.5.07.002: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

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Record 6 2016-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
caput femoris
Latin
A02.5.04.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The hemispheric articular surface at the upper extremity of the thigh bone.

OBS

head of femur: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.5.04.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
caput femoris
Latin
A02.5.04.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Saillie arrondie de l'extrémité supérieure de l'os de la cuisse.

OBS

tête du fémur : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.5.04.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 7 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A contraction, often spasmodic, of the muscles of the neck, chiefly those supplied by the spinal accessory nerve; the head is drawn to one side and usually rotated so that the chin points to the other side.

OBS

The term "torticollis" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Torsion du cou due à la contraction de l'un des muscles sterno-cléïdo-mastoïdiens, entraînant une inclinaison latérale de la tête.

OBS

C'est le [...] torticolis musculaire permanent, dû à la rétraction du sterno-mastoïdien, que l'on désigne communément sous le nom de torticolis.

PHR

Torticolis cutané, osseux, articulaire, oculaire, musculaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Músculos y tendones
DEF

Acortamiento o espasmo crónico de los músculos del cuello, lo que causa su giro o desviación involuntaria.

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Record 8 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The articular surface of the condyloid process of the mandible.

Key term(s)
  • head of the mandible

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Saillie oblongue reliée au bord supérieur de la branche montante de la mandibule par le col du condyle.

Spanish

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Record 9 2012-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The chief extremity of a metatarsal bone, whose articular surface extends further on the plantar than on the dorsal surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Extrémité de chacun des métatarsiens, qui s'articule avec la base de la première phalange de l'orteil correspondant.

Key term(s)
  • tête métatarsienne

Spanish

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Record 10 2011-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

The largest and most anterior part of the caudate nucleus, which belongs to the anterior horn of the lateral ventricle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Partie intermédiaire du noyau caudé (nucleus caudatus).

CONT

L'atrophie de la tête du noyau caudé [...]

Spanish

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Record 11 2004-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
DEF

A purplish-brown iron oxide color.

CONT

Caput mortuum is the name for stronger burnt dark purple varieties of iron oxide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
DEF

[...] violet grisâtre cadavérique.

OBS

Fabrication par calcination et précipitation de sels de fer.

Spanish

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Record 12 1994-01-24

English

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

A head of large size and square shape, owing to thickened parietal and frontal ... [bones], seen in rachitic children.

French

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

Augmentation de volume et équarrissement de la tête, dus à l'épaississement des os pariétaux et frontaux, observée dans le rachitisme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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