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MALLEUS [5 records]

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Record 1 2020-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
  • The Ear
Universal entry(ies)
malleus
Latin
A15.3.02.043
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The outermost ossicle of the middle ear, which conducts sound vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the incus.

OBS

malleus: The plural form is "mallei."

OBS

malleus: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A15.3.02.043: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

Key term(s)
  • mallei

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
  • Oreille
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
malleus
Latin
A15.3.02.043
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Osselet le plus externe de l'oreille moyenne, qui transmet les vibrations sonores du tympan à l'incus.

OBS

malléus : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A15.3.02.043 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
  • Oreja
Entrada(s) universal(es)
malleus
Latin
A15.3.02.043
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Uno de los tres huesos del oído medio; presenta una cabeza, un cuello, un manubrio y dos apófisis, una lateral y otra anterior.

OBS

A15.3.02.043: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

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Record 2 2020-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
  • The Ear
Universal entry(ies)
collum mallei
Latin
A15.3.02.046
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The constriction between the rounded head of the malleus and the enlarged area where the manubrium and the processes are attached.

OBS

neck of malleus: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A15.3.02.046: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
  • Oreille
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
collum mallei
Latin
A15.3.02.046
classification system code, see observation
OBS

col du malléus : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A15.3.02.046 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
  • Oreja
Entrada(s) universal(es)
collum mallei
Latin
A15.3.02.046
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Parte estrecha del martillo situada por debajo de la cabeza.

OBS

A15.3.02.046: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

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Record 3 2018-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
  • The Ear
Universal entry(ies)
manubrium mallei
Latin
A15.3.02.044
classification system code, see observation
OBS

handle of malleus: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A15.3.02.044: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
  • Oreille
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
manubrium mallei
Latin
A15.3.02.044
classification system code, see observation
CONT

Le manche du malléus est attaché à la face interne du tympan [...]

OBS

manche du malléus : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A15.3.02.044 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 4 2013-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

Permanent flexion of the terminal distal phalanx of the finger.

CONT

Mallet finger. Sudden, unexpected passive flexion of the distal interphalangeal joint with the extensor tendon under tension may avulse a fragment of bone from the base of the distal phalanx into which the tendon is inserted. Alternatively, the extensor tendon may rupture just proximal to its insertion. In either case, the distal interphalangeal joint remains flexed and can no longer be actively extended.

OBS

mallet finger: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Flexion permanente de l'interphalangienne distale.

CONT

Toute lésion de l'appareil extenseur au niveau de l'interphalangienne distale entraîne une chute de la troisième phalange (doigt en maillet). La rupture distale survient à la suite d'un traumatisme avec hyperflexion de la troisième phalange; parfois, le traumatisme est violent, surtout chez le sportif (handball, volley-ball). La rupture entraîne une flexion permanente de la troisième phalange de 20 à 70 degrés.

Key term(s)
  • digitus malleus

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
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Record 5 1988-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
OBS

Title of a large book on witchcraft published in Germany at the end of the 15th century and written by Jacob Sprenger and Henricus Institor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres

Spanish

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