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uñas

17:32 Apr 29, 2009
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Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Instruments / Biomechanics
Spanish term or phrase: uñas
From a text on biomechanics, particularly bone fusion/spine fixation techniques. Sample sentences: "Con los montajes estándar de uña abierta, pueden aparecer luxaciones de dichas uñas", "La interfase uña/lámina es una conexión que únicamente transfiere compresión entre hueso y uña". Obviously it's not "nail" in this context. Something like claw? clamp? Any suggestions appreciated as always, thanks!!
Biomed Sci
Local time: 18:34


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5 +1Clamp
AlphaMike
4(semilunar or unciforme) apophysis
celiacp


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32 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Clamp


Explanation:
"Abstract
A spinous process clamp employs a pair of elongate plates that are positioned on either side of the spinous processes of vertebrae that are to be fused. The plates are joined by fasteners, preferably bolts and nuts. When the bolts and nuts are tightened, the spinous processes are clamped between the plates, thereby preventing motion between the clamped vertebral bodies. In an embodiment especially adapted for immobilizing a patient's lower lumbar region, the clamp is provided with projections that engage the patient's sacrum and brackets that are connected to the sacrum. The invention eliminates the use of pedicle screws, wires, or hooks, thereby greatly simplifying the installation process."

in: http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6364883.html





    Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8455764
    Reference: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2008/0177290.html
AlphaMike
Local time: 17:34
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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Asker: Thank you very much for taking the time to answer! It's much appreciated!


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32 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
(semilunar or unciforme) apophysis


Explanation:
dado que se trata de un término muy muy concreto no creo que aparezcan muchos enlaces en google.
Saludos!
http://www.upasika.com/docs/anatomia/Anonimo - Columna verte...

celiacp
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