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Corpo - Il Sistema Muscoloscheletrico

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bone
bone
[sostantivo]

any of the hard pieces making up the skeleton in humans and some animals

osso

osso

Ex: The surgeon performed a bone graft to repair the damaged bone.

Il chirurgo ha eseguito un innesto osseo per riparare l'osso danneggiato.

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joint
joint
[sostantivo]

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

giuntura

giuntura

Ex: He underwent surgery to repair a damaged joint in his thumb , restoring functionality and relieving pain .

Si è sottoposto a un intervento chirurgico per riparare una articolazione danneggiata nel pollice, ripristinando la funzionalità e alleviando il dolore.

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cartilage
cartilage
[sostantivo]

an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth

cartilagine

cartilagine

Ex: Chondrocytes are cells responsible for producing and maintaining cartilage.

I condrociti sono cellule responsabili della produzione e del mantenimento della cartilagine.

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cartilage bone
cartilage bone
[sostantivo]

a transformed cartilaginous structure that has undergone ossification

osso cartilagineo, osso derivato dalla cartilagine

osso cartilagineo, osso derivato dalla cartilagine

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ligament
ligament
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) a strong band of tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or keeps organs in place

legamento

legamento

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bursa
bursa
[sostantivo]

a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues such as bones, tendons, and muscles

borsa, borsa sierosa

borsa, borsa sierosa

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axial skeleton
axial skeleton
[sostantivo]

the central part of the skeleton that includes the skull, vertebral column, and ribcage

scheletro assiale, scheletro del tronco

scheletro assiale, scheletro del tronco

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axial muscle
axial muscle
[sostantivo]

a single muscle that is located along the central axis of the body, including the head, neck, and trunk

muscolo assiale, muscolo dell'asse centrale del corpo

muscolo assiale, muscolo dell'asse centrale del corpo

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Achilles tendon
Achilles tendon
[sostantivo]

a tendon in the leg that attaches the muscles of the calf to the bone of the heel

Tendine di Achille

Tendine di Achille

Ex: Stretching and strengthening exercises can help prevent injuries to the Achilles tendon by improving flexibility and resilience .

Gli esercizi di stretching e rafforzamento possono aiutare a prevenire lesioni al tendine d'Achille migliorando flessibilità e resilienza.

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tendon
tendon
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) an elastic cord or band that connects a muscle to a bone

tendini

tendini

Ex: Tendons are composed primarily of collagen fibers .

I tendini sono composti principalmente da fibre di collagene.

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skull
skull
[sostantivo]

the bony structure that surrounds and provides protection for a person's or animal's brain

cranio

cranio

Ex: The skull protects the brain , one of the most vital organs in the body .

Il cranio protegge il cervello, uno degli organi più vitali del corpo.

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muscle
muscle
[sostantivo]

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

muscolo

muscolo

Ex: The weightlifter 's strong muscles helped him lift heavy weights .

I forti muscoli del sollevatore di pesi lo hanno aiutato a sollevare pesi pesanti.

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hamstring
hamstring
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) one of the five tendons at the back of someone's knee

tendine del ginocchio

tendine del ginocchio

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abductor
abductor
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) a muscle that moves a part of the body away from its normal position by contraction

rapitore

rapitore

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backbone
backbone
[sostantivo]

a line of connected bones going down from your neck to tail bone in the middle of the back

spina dorsale

spina dorsale

Ex: The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of stretching the backbone in class .

L'istruttore di yoga ha sottolineato l'importanza di allungare la colonna vertebrale in classe.

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biceps
biceps
[sostantivo]

the large muscle at the front of the upper part of the arm, which flexes the forearm

bicipite

bicipite

Ex: Swelling and pain in the biceps can result from overuse or injury .

Gonfiore e dolore nel bicipite possono derivare da un uso eccessivo o da un infortunio.

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breastbone
breastbone
[sostantivo]

a long flat bone at the center of the chest that connects the ribs and the shoulder girdle

sterno

sterno

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cheekbone
cheekbone
[sostantivo]

the bone that is just below the eye

zigomo

zigomo

Ex: She admired her grandmother 's high cheekbones, a trait that seemed to run in the family .

Ammirava gli zigomi alti di sua nonna, un tratto che sembrava essere di famiglia.

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ciliary body
ciliary body
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) the structure that encloses the inner surface of the eye which consists of the muscle which makes the eye move

corpo ciliare

corpo ciliare

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clavicle
clavicle
[sostantivo]

the long, curved bone that connects the shoulder blade to the sternum

clavicola

clavicola

Ex: The clavicle helps stabilize shoulder movement .

La clavicola aiuta a stabilizzare il movimento della spalla.

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collarbone
collarbone
[sostantivo]

either of the pair of bones that go across the top of the chest from the base of the neck to the shoulders

clavicola

clavicola

Ex: The athlete 's strong collarbone structure helped support the weight of heavy lifting .

La forte struttura della clavicola dell'atleta ha aiutato a sostenere il peso del sollevamento pesante.

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cranium
cranium
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) the bone structure that surrounds and protects the brain

cranio

cranio

Ex: The cranium is essential for maintaining the shape and structure of the head .

Il cranio è essenziale per mantenere la forma e la struttura della testa.

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deltoid
deltoid
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) a large muscle, triangular in shape that covers the shoulder joint and helps the arm to abduct and rotate

deltoide

deltoide

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extensor
extensor
[sostantivo]

a muscle that helps a body part or limb be stretched out by contraction

estensore

estensore

Ex: Physical therapy exercises focused on strengthening the extensor muscles following the patient's knee surgery.

Gli esercizi di fisioterapia si sono concentrati sul rafforzamento dei muscoli estensori dopo l'intervento chirurgico al ginocchio del paziente.

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femur
femur
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) the longest bone in the top part of the human leg between the hip and the knee

femore

femore

Ex: The femur plays a crucial role in supporting the weight of the body and enabling activities such as walking , running , and jumping .

Il femore svolge un ruolo cruciale nel sostenere il peso del corpo e nel permettere attività come camminare, correre e saltare.

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humerus
humerus
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) a long bone in the arm that extends from the shoulder to the elbow

omero

omero

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fibula
fibula
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) the outer and narrower of the two bones between the ankle and the knee

fibula

fibula

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flexor
flexor
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) a muscle that allows one to bend a limb or body part by contraction

flessore

flessore

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jawbone
jawbone
[sostantivo]

either of the bones that form the jaw, particularly the lower jaw

mandibola

mandibola

Ex: The chewing motion of the jawbone allows for the grinding and breaking down of food during digestion .

Il movimento di masticazione della mandibola permette la macinazione e la scomposizione del cibo durante la digestione.

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kneecap
kneecap
[sostantivo]

a small bone that covers the front of the knee joint

rotula

rotula

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mandible
mandible
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) (zoology) either half of the jawbone, especially the lower jawbone that helps a vertebrate open and close its mouth

mandibola

mandibola

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metatarsal
metatarsal
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) any of the five bones of the foot between the ankle and the toes

metatarso

metatarso

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musculature
musculature
[sostantivo]

(biology) the overall arrangement or the system of muscles in a human or an animal's body

muscolatura

muscolatura

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occipital bone
occipital bone
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) the trapezoidal bone that is at the base and lower back of the cranium, though which the spinal cord passes

osso occipitale

osso occipitale

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frontal bone
frontal bone
[sostantivo]

the singular bone located at the front of the skull, forming the forehead and upper eye sockets for structural support and protection

osso frontale, frontale

osso frontale, frontale

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parietal bone
parietal bone
[sostantivo]

a cranial bone that forms the sides and roof of the skull, offering protection for the brain

osso parietale, parietale

osso parietale, parietale

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sphenoid bone
sphenoid bone
[sostantivo]

a butterfly-shaped bone, contributing to its structure and housing important structures

osso sfenoide, osso a forma di farfalla

osso sfenoide, osso a forma di farfalla

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temporal bone
temporal bone
[sostantivo]

a cranial bone located on the sides and base of the skull, housing the ear structures and contributing to jaw movement

osso temporale, temporale

osso temporale, temporale

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zygoma
zygoma
[sostantivo]

a facial bone that forms the prominence of the cheek and connects various other facial bones

zigomo, osso zigomatico

zigomo, osso zigomatico

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zygomatic bone
zygomatic bone
[sostantivo]

a facial bone that contributes to the structure of the cheek and forms part of the eye socket

osso zigomatico, zigomo

osso zigomatico, zigomo

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maxilla
maxilla
[sostantivo]

a facial bone that forms the central part of the face, supporting the upper teeth

mascella

mascella

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patella
patella
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) a small bone triangular in shape that covers and protects the front part of the knee joint

rotula

rotula

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pelvis
pelvis
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) the large round bone structure that the limbs and the spine are joined to, which also protects the abdominal organs

bacino

bacino

Ex: The pelvis is a key component of the human skeletal system , providing support and protection to internal organs .

La pelvi è un componente chiave del sistema scheletrico umano, fornendo supporto e protezione agli organi interni.

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quadriceps
quadriceps
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) any of the four large muscles at the front of the thigh that allow the knee joint to stretch

quadricipite

quadricipite

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quad
quad
[sostantivo]

a muscle at the front of the thigh that helps the knee joint stretch

muscolo quadricipite femorale

muscolo quadricipite femorale

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radius
radius
[sostantivo]

the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm

raggio

raggio

Ex: Strength exercises help protect the radius.

Gli esercizi di forza aiutano a proteggere il radio.

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rib
rib
[sostantivo]

each of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside

costola

costola

Ex: The boxer wore protective padding around his ribs to minimize the risk of injury during the match .

Il pugile indossava protezioni intorno alle sue costole per minimizzare il rischio di infortunio durante l'incontro.

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ribcage
ribcage
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) the bony structure in the chest formed by the ribs which protects organs in the thoracic cavity

gabbia toracica

gabbia toracica

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sacrum
sacrum
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) a large bone at the lower part of the spinal column between the two hip bones of the pelvis

sacro

sacro

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shin bone
shin bone
[sostantivo]

the inner and larger bone of the pair of bones between the ankle and the knee

stinco

stinco

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scapula
scapula
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) each of the pair of triangular bones that connect the humerus to the clavicle

scapola

scapola

Ex: The scapula has several important bony landmarks , including the acromion and the coracoid process , which serve as attachment points for muscles and ligaments .

La scapola ha diversi importanti punti di riferimento ossei, tra cui l'acromion e il processo coracoideo, che servono come punti di attacco per muscoli e legamenti.

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shoulder blade
shoulder blade
[sostantivo]

each of the pair of triangular bones that connect the upper arm bone with the collar bone

scapola

scapola

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sinew
sinew
[sostantivo]

an elastic cord or band that connects a muscle to a bone

tendine

tendine

Ex: The sinew plays a crucial role in the body’s mechanics, functioning as the connector between muscle and bone.

Il tendine svolge un ruolo cruciale nella meccanica del corpo, funzionando come il connettore tra muscolo e osso.

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skeleton
skeleton
[sostantivo]

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

scheletro

scheletro

Ex: Scientists discovered a dinosaur skeleton in the desert .

Gli scienziati hanno scoperto uno scheletro di dinosauro nel deserto.

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spine
spine
[sostantivo]

the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

spina dorsale

spina dorsale

Ex: In yoga , many poses are designed to improve flexibility and strength in the spine.

Nello yoga, molte pose sono progettate per migliorare la flessibilità e la forza della colonna vertebrale.

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sphincter
sphincter
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) a ring of muscle that can open or close an opening, such as anus, in the body

sfintere

sfintere

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sternum
sternum
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) a long flat bone at the center of the chest that connects the ribs to the shoulder girdle

sterno

sterno

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tail bone
tail bone
[sostantivo]

the small triangular bone at the end of the spinal column in humans or tailless primates

osso della coda

osso della coda

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tarsal
tarsal
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) any of the cluster of seven small bones in the foot between the ankle and upper foot

tarso

tarso

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thighbone
thighbone
[sostantivo]

the longest bone in the human skeleton which is between the hip and the knee

femore

femore

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tibia
tibia
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) the inner and larger of the two bones between the ankle and the knee

tibia

tibia

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triceps
triceps
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) the three-headed muscle of the arm that functions as the extensor of the elbow joint

tricipiti

tricipiti

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ulna
ulna
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) the thinner and longer bone of the human forearm extending from the elbow to the wrist

ulna

ulna

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vertebra
vertebra
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) any of the bony segments and cartilages of the spinal column

vertebra

vertebra

Ex: The human spine consists of 33 vertebra, including the coccyx and sacrum .

La colonna vertebrale umana è composta da 33 vertebre, compreso il coccige e il sacro.

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ossicle
ossicle
[sostantivo]

a small bone found in the middle ear that helps transmit sound vibrations and facilitate hearing

ossicino, piccolo osso dell'orecchio medio

ossicino, piccolo osso dell'orecchio medio

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fenestra
fenestra
[sostantivo]

an opening or a hole, particularly in a bone structure

finestra, apertura

finestra, apertura

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jaw
jaw
[sostantivo]

the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth

mandibola

mandibola

Ex: Chewing gum for too long can sometimes cause soreness in the jaw.

Masticare gomma per troppo tempo a volte può causare dolore alla mascella.

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