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OS RADIALE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- radius
1, record 1, English, radius
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- radial bone 2, record 1, English, radial%20bone
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The more lateral and shorter bone of the forearm. 3, record 1, English, - radius
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It revolves partially about the ulna. Its head articulates with the capitulum of the humerus and with the radial notch on the ulna and is encircled by the annular ligament. Its lower portion articulates with the ulna by the ulnar notch, and by another articulation with the navicular (scaphoid) and lunate bones of the wrist. 3, record 1, English, - radius
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
radius: English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, English, - radius
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- radius
1, record 1, French, radius
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le squelette de l'avant-bras est formé de deux os longs, placés l'un à côté de l'autre, l'ulna en dedans, le radius en dehors. 1, record 1, French, - radius
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radius : désignation française dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 1, French, - radius
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
radius : désignation latine tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 1, French, - radius
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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