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Lineage
A group of individuals, animals, cells, or genes that share a common ancestor.
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Linea costoarticularis
A line between the sternoclavicular articulation and the point of the 11th rib.
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Linea aspera
A longitudinal ridge on the posterior surface of the middle third of the femur.
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Linea albicantes
Lines seen on the abdomen, buttocks, and breasts, frequently caused by pregnancy, obesity, or prolonged adrenal cortical hormone therapy but may occur as the result of abdominal distention from any cause.
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Zollner’s line
Parallel lines, usually three long ones, with a series of short lines drawn at regular intervals across one of the lines at approx. 60 degrees. Similar lines are drawn across the second line at the angle of approx. 120 degrees. Short lines are drawn across the third at the same angle as on the first…
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Visual line
The line that extends from object to macula lutea passing through the nodal point.
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Umbilicopubic line
The portion of median line extending from the umbilicus to the symphysis pubis.
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Supraorbital line
The line across the forehead above the root of the exterior angular process of the frontal bone.
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Superior nuchal line
One of two curved ridges on the occipital bone extending laterally from the exterior occipital crest.
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Sternal line
The medial line of the sternum.
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