Anatomy

Bones of Lower Extremity

The bones of the upper and lower LEG. They include the PELVIC BONES.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The bones of the upper and lower LEG. They include the PELVIC BONES.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Extremity Bones, Lower
  • Lower Extremity Bones

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

avoid: too general; prefer specifics; permitted with all vertebrates; Manual 21.58

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History Note

2006

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Previous Indexing

  • Leg Bones (1997-2005)
  • specific bones of leg (1966-2005)

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Tree Number

  1. A02w.835w.232w.043

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bones of Lower Extremity. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D050281. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D050281
  2. Bones of Lower Extremity. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70060165