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LINEA NUCHALIS SUPERIOR [1 record]

Record 1 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
linea nuchalis superior
Latin
A02.1.04.025
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A transverse ridge at the level of the external occipital protuberance.

OBS

The area between it and the highest nuchal line gives origin to the trapezius muscle.

OBS

superior nuchal line: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.025: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
linea nuchalis superior
Latin
A02.1.04.025
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Crête transversale à la hauteur de la protubérance occipitale externe.

OBS

De [cette ligne] jusqu'à la ligne nuchale suprême, insertion du muscle trapèze.

OBS

ligne nuchale supérieure : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.025 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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