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Record 1 1998-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

Atrophy of the interosseous muscles of the hand with hyperextension of the metacarpophalangeal joints and flexion of the interphalangeal joints.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Aspect particulier de la main dû à l'atrophie des muscles interosseux; les fléchisseurs, privés de leurs antagonistes, déterminent la flexion des deux dernières phalanges avec extension de la première sur le carpe.

OBS

Le terme «main en griffe» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

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