- a
number of
genetic markers for
pectus excavatum had also been discovered. It was
believed for
decades that
pectus excavatum is
caused by an overgrowth...
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sternum and ribs. It is
distinct from the
related malformation pectus excavatum.
People with
pectus carinatum usually develop normal hearts and lungs, but the...
- Look up
pectus in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Pectus may
refer to: the part of the
torso between the neck and the
diaphragm colloquially, the word...
- and is
observed as
depression of the
anterior chest at the xiphisternum.
Pectus excavatum is
commonly unilateral and
therefore can lead to
asymmetric distribution...
- pectoris,
derived from
classical Latin os, bone and
pectus,
chest or breast. Confusingly,
pectus is also used in
classical Latin as breastbone. Position...
- (1990).
Pectus Excavatum in Dogs and Cats.
Compendium of
Continuing Education 12, 341–355 Fossum, T. W, Boudrieau, R. J., Hobson, H. P. (1989).
Pectus Excavatum...
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other accommodations for high
altitude life.
Barrel Pectus carinatum (convex but peaked)
Pectus excavatum (concave, sunken)
Respiratory examination Rosenow...
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spine scoliosis,
thoracic lordosis,
abnormal indentation (
pectus excavatum) or
protrusion (
pectus carinatum) of the sternum,
abnormal joint flexibility,...
- jaw,
curved spine, and a bow-legged or
knock knee posture.Lordosis and
pectus excavatum have
higher incidence in
breeds with achondrodysplasia. The shortened...
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Anterior view.
Clearly visible thorax of an
artistic gymnast.
Pectus carinatum Pectus excavatum Thoracic cavity Cardiothoracic surgery "Definition: Thorax"...