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Revise and harmonise nomenclature for spine segments #2884

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aleixpuigb opened this issue May 9, 2023 · 2 comments · Fixed by #2983
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Revise and harmonise nomenclature for spine segments #2884

aleixpuigb opened this issue May 9, 2023 · 2 comments · Fixed by #2983
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aleixpuigb commented May 9, 2023

The nomenclature used for the spine is variable depending on the region:

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  • A consensus is needed to harmonise the nomenclature. First option is using the letter + number formula (eg C1, T3, L2, S5,... segment of X spinal cord). The second option is using ordinal numbers (eg first lumbar spinal cord segment). I'm in favour of the first option as it is more standard, is more visual and keeps the segments in order. Decision: Follow model C1 segment of cervical spinal cord
  • Segments lack definition, would a standard definition be sufficient (eg "The first segment of the cervical region in the spinal cord")? Decision: Standard definition: The segment of the spinal cord that corresponds to the first cervical vertebra in most mammals.
  • The current terms are a representation of the human spine. Should we leave it as it is or add more segments? (Some mammals have as many as 25 thoracic segments or more!) Decision: Don't add more terms.
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Related ticket #725

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FYI @emquardokus, the names have been changed and a definition has been added.

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